• TEST 11 • articles: a/an and the Level Oxford English Grammar Course Basic Name ● a or an? Put in the adjectives an American car a brown egg an egg (brown) a uniform (army) a passport (United States) an answer (honest) a euro coin (one-) ▲ ▲ a car (American) a dress (orange) an umbrella (big) a horse (white) a bag (heavy) ● Countable or uncountable Put in a, an or nothing (–) Kirsten loves cheese Simon is old friend I made it with three eggs and butter I don’t listen to music while I’m working That’s beautiful dress, Kate I bought phone last week He was wearing grey jacket with ● the and a/an black trousers Circle the correct answer In my town you pay (– / a / the) driver when you get on the bus My brother is (– / a / the) doctor in a big hospital in London Close (– / a / the) door and sit down I need (– / a / the) new phone My father plays (– / a / the) golf every weekend Cathy has been in (– / a / the) bathroom for a long time You must never look at (– / a / the) sun I don’t wear (– / a / the) brown shoes Can I see (– / a / the) black shoes in the shop window? 10 Kittens are (– / a / the) baby cats 11 (– / A / The) baby cat is (– / a / the) kitten 12 My uncle has got (– / a / the) brown eyes, (– / a / the) grey hair and (– / a / the) loud voice 13 Are (– / a / the) computers expensive in your country? 14 Are (– / a / the) computers in this shop very expensive? 15 Does everybody in your family have (– / a / the) computer? ● Articles with names Correct (✓) or not (✗)? 10 11 12 Do you speak the Chinese? Do you like the Chinese food? The shop is near Park Street. They work at the Oxford Airport. She is working in the Czech Republic. I went to a talk by the Professor Sanchez. The fortieth US president was the President Reagan. Have you ever visited the Middle East? There are two rivers in Oxford: Thames and Cherwell. They’re staying at Intercontinental Hotel. The Emperor of Japan lives in Imperial Palace. The capital of the Republic of Ireland is Dublin. ➔ Oxford English Grammar Course • Basic TEST 11 • articles: a/an and the © Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE Level ● Special cases Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’ I have breakfast ▲ ▲ I have the breakfast at o’clock. Correct My sister was born in 2006. We’re meeting on June 15th. We always play tennis on Saturdays. I go to work by the bicycle or on foot. Jane’s at work now, but she will be on holiday the next week. I’m not very good at maths so I add up with calculator. What a silly programme! Let’s turn off the TV. He paid over thousand dollars for that painting. Dad’s car is same make as his brother’s. We live near the sea in a small house at the top of a hill. 10 How often you go to cinema? 11 We’re going to France on holiday the next month. 12 When we go to the cinema we always sit at back. ● Mixed structures Which is/are correct? Circle the letter(s) of the correct sentences One, two or more answers may be correct for each question A We’re going to Chinese restaurant near British Museum B We’re going to a Chinese restaurant near British Museum C We’re going to a Chinese restaurant near the British Museum D We’re going to Chinese restaurant near the British Museum A I have a friend who works in the post office B My friend works in the post office C A my friend works in the post office D A friend of mine works in the post office A We’re having lunch at Oxo Tower Restaurant B We’re having lunch at the Oxo Tower Restaurant C We’re having lunch at Corrigan’s Restaurant D We’re having lunch at the Corrigan’s Restaurant A Greg and Sally bought an expensive car B Greg and Sally bought one expensive car C Greg and Sally only have a car, but it’s expensive D Greg and Sally only have one car, but it’s expensive A We’re going to St Paul’s Cathedral on foot B We’re going to the St Paul’s Cathedral on foot C We’re going to St Paul’s Cathedral by bus D We’re going to St Paul’s Cathedral with bus E We’re going to the St Paul’s Cathedral with taxi A What lovely shoes you’re wearing! B What a lovely shoes you’re wearing! C What lovely pair of shoes you’re wearing! D What a lovely pair of shoes you’re wearing! / 60 Oxford English Grammar Course • Basic TEST 11 • articles: a/an and the © Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE ... you’re wearing! D What a lovely pair of shoes you’re wearing! / 60 Oxford English Grammar Course • Basic TEST 11 • articles: a/an and the © Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE