Articles: the test
Multiple-choice test
"Look out, there's a copper behind us."
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference.
- ... definite specific reference.
- ... generic reference.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.
"Look out. The tiger's got into the living room."
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference.
- ... definite specific reference.
- ... generic reference.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.
"Where do you keep the sugar?"
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference because of shared understanding.
- ... definite specific reference because of shared understanding.
- ... generic reference because of shared understanding.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.
"Coffee is valuable."
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference.
- ... definite specific reference.
- ... generic reference.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.
"A monster storm struck overnight."
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference.
- ... definite specific reference.
- ... generic reference.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.
"The Shetlands are lovely at this time of year."
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference.
- ... definite specific reference with an omitted modifier.
- ... generic reference.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.
"He's allowed in the Atheneum."
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference.
- ... definite specific reference with an omitted modifier.
- ... generic reference.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.
"The platypus is most interesting."
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference.
- ... definite specific reference with an omitted modifier.
- ... generic reference.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.
"He got up well before dawn."
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference.
- ... definite specific reference with an omitted modifier.
- ... generic reference.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.
"Carbolic acid is sometimes used in soap."
This is an example of ...
- ... indefinite specific reference first and generic reference second.
- ... definite specific reference first and indefinite specific reference second.
- ... generic reference first and second.
- ... a rare exception to the article rules.