English Grammar – Definite & Indefinite Articles

Fill in the blanks with suitable articles where necessary.

1. _______ couple was sitting on _______ bench. _______ man was reading
_______ book while _______ woman was knitting.
2. _______ cheetah is _______ fastest land animal.
3. What _______ nice view!
4. We went to _______ cinema and saw _______ very funny movie. We really
had _______ good time !
5. You should take _______ umbrella, it’s going to rain.
6. My father is _______ vet and my mum is _______ teacher.
7. I need _______ new pair of _______ shoes.
8. What _______ lovely shoes you have!
9. I am against _______ vivisection.
10. She dislikes _______ bananas.
11. _______ banana I ate this morning was ripe.
12. _______ dog is _______ pet she prefers; she thinks it is ______________ faithful
animal. Personally, I prefer _______ cats.
13. How much _______ luggage do they have?
14. He went to _______ school by _______ bike.
15. Put _______ oil in the pan.
16. Go past _______ school and then it’s on your right. You can’t miss it!
17. _______ prices have gone up lately.
18. Would you like _______ cup of _______ tea?