Quiz on Articles

Articles for Competitive Exams 

Articles are specialised determiners that clarify whether a noun is specific or general. In English, they fall into three functional categories:

Type	Article(s)	Function	Example
Definite	The	Refers to a specific, identifiable noun known to the listener.	"I bought the book you recommended."
Indefinite	A / An	Refers to a general, non-specific singular noun.	"I want to buy a book."
Zero Article	(None)	Used for broad generalizations, abstract ideas, or plural nouns.	"Books are expensive." / "Honesty is vital."

Examiner's Note: The choice between A and An depends entirely on the phonetic sound of the following word, not just its spelling (e.g., an hour, a university).