EXERCISE 4A: Practice Identifying Problems with Articles.
In each sentence below, underline the articles. Then, on the line provided, put and I if the
sentence is incorrect and a C the sentence is correct. Correct the errors.
an
I 1.- After a hour of waiting patiently, Larry left the doctor’s office without seeing the doctor.
C 2.- They don’t have much money, so they can’t buy a house.
a
I 3.- The lion is generally considered to be the ferocious animal.
purpose
I 4.- Many dogs are bred for a specific purposes.
the
I 5.- He tried to tell truth about the accident, but he was too upset to remember all of the details.
C 6.- The man in the corner, who is the new director of the library, is her husband.
indication
I 7.- Karen’s portfolio provided me with a clear indications of her qualifications.
a
I 8.- Marilyn is very talented artist whose works are being displayed in an art gallery on First
Avenue.
C 9.- The post office is a very busy place during the holiday season, when well – wishers send
cards and packages to their families and friends.
An
I 10.- A honest person always returns borrowed things.
a/the
I 11.- Craig bought his new camera at discount store.
C 12.- Charles has the oldest car in the parking lot.
