Articles: a, an, the

1. Which article is used before a word that starts with a vowel sound?

• A) a
• B) the
• C) an
• D) No article

2. In the sentence 'She bought some apples from a shop in the new market,' why is the article 'a' used before 'shop'?

• A) Because the shop is very famous.
• B) Because the speaker is referring to the shop for the second time.
• C) Because the shop is not specific.
• D) Because 'shop' is a singular noun.

3. In the sentence 'The windows are covered with large heavy curtain,' why is 'the' used before 'windows'?

• A) Because 'windows' is a plural noun.
• B) Because the windows are being mentioned for the first time.
• C) Because the speaker is referring to specific windows.
• D) Because 'windows' starts with a consonant.

4. Which article should be used before the word 'university'?

• A) a
• B) an
• C) the
• D) x

5. What is the correct article to use before the word 'hour'?

• A) a
• B) an
• C) the
• D) No article is needed

6. According to the rules, which article is used to refer to something that has no alternative, like 'the sun'?

• A) a
• B) an
• C) the
• D) No article

7. According to the text, which article is used to talk about something for the first time?

• A) the
• B) a/an
• C) x (no article)
• D) an