Definite and indefinite articles exercise

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate article.

1. Iron is ………………. most useful metal.

a) a

b) the

c) No article is needed

2. She is my ……………….. best friend.

a) a

b) the

c) No article is needed

3. Brutus is ……………………. honorable man.

a) a

b) an

c) the

4. ………………… reindeer is a native of Norway.

a) The

b) A

c) No article is needed

5. I first met him ……………….. year ago.

a) a

b) an

c) the

6. He never leaves his home without ………………… umbrella.

a) a

b) an

c) the

7. ………………… sun shines brightly.

a) The

b) A

c) No article is needed

8. I learnt French at ……………….. school.

a) the

b) a

c) No article is needed

9. Sanskrit is …………………. difficult language to learn.

a) a

b) the

c) No article is needed

10. Suman is …………………. beautiful girl.

a) a

b) the

c) No article is needed

Answers

1. Iron is the most useful metal.

2. She is my best friend.

3. Brutus is an honorable man.

4. The reindeer is a native of Norway.

5. I first met him a year ago.

6. He never leaves his home without an umbrella.

7. The sun shines brightly.

8. I learnt French at school. (No article is needed.)

9. Sanskrit is a difficult language to learn.

10. Suman is a beautiful girl.