Articles (a, an, the)：練習問題

Peter is reading ____ book about sharks.

Choose the correct set of articles to complete the sentence:
My sister plays ____ trumpet in ____ school band.

Select the correct articles to complete the sentence:
We must ensure that ____ unemployed receive enough support and respect from ____ government.

She is wearing ____ uniform for school today.

Mount Everest is ____ highest mountain in the world.

Please turn off ______ lights before you leave the classroom.

My sister wants to be ______ astronaut when she grows up. She loves reading about ______ planets.

Fill in the blanks with the correct articles (a, an, or the) to complete the following description:
"It took us ___ hour to reach ___ university. We saw ___ unusual building there. ___ building was made of glass."

Then, briefly explain why the must be used in the final blank.

Fill in the blanks with the correct articles: a, an, or the. Then, answer the follow-up question.

a) My uncle is ______ honest man who always tells the truth.
b) Please pass me ______ atlas that is sitting on the top shelf.
c) I found ______ unique shell on the beach yesterday.
d) Explain why we use the instead of a in part (b) when talking about the atlas.

Read the sentences about Tim's visit to the community library. Fill in the blanks with the correct articles: a, an, or the. Then, answer the final question.

a) Tim went to ______ library near his house to borrow ______ interesting book about space.

b) He saw ______ old man reading ______ newspaper quietly in the corner.

c) ______ man smiled at Tim. Tim found ______ book he wanted and went home.

d) In part (b), why did you use an before the word "old"? Explain the rule in one short sentence.