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ARTICLES — TEST PAPER SET 2
Class VII English Grammar — Intermediate Level
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5 | Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 | Section C: 5 × 3 = 15
3. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5 | Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 | Section C: 5 × 3 = 15
3. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — MCQ (1 Mark Each) [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
Choose the correct option: She is ___ M.A. in English.
(a) a (b) an (c) the
(a) a (b) an (c) the
Q2.1
Which is correct?
(a) The honesty is the best policy. (b) Honesty is the best policy.
(a) The honesty is the best policy. (b) Honesty is the best policy.
Q3.1
Fill in: ___ Himalayas are in ___ north of India.
Q4.1
Choose: He gave me ___ one-rupee coin.
(a) a (b) an (c) the
(a) a (b) an (c) the
Q5.1
Which sentence uses the zero article correctly?
(a) The life is beautiful. (b) Life is beautiful. (c) A life is beautiful.
(a) The life is beautiful. (b) Life is beautiful. (c) A life is beautiful.
Section B — Short Answer (2 Marks Each) [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
Explain the difference in meaning:
(a) He went to the school. vs He went to school.
(a) He went to the school. vs He went to school.
Q7.2
Fill in with articles where necessary (use × for no article):
___ Indian Ocean is smaller than ___ Pacific Ocean. ___ India is surrounded by ___ water on three sides.
___ Indian Ocean is smaller than ___ Pacific Ocean. ___ India is surrounded by ___ water on three sides.
Q8.2
Correct the errors:
(a) The each student received a prize.
(b) I saw an European tourist at the Taj Mahal.
(a) The each student received a prize.
(b) I saw an European tourist at the Taj Mahal.
Q9.2
When do we use ‘the’ with geographical names? Give two rules with examples.
Q10.2
Fill in:
(a) She plays ___ guitar beautifully.
(b) ___ cricket is very popular in India.
(a) She plays ___ guitar beautifully.
(b) ___ cricket is very popular in India.
Section C — Detailed Answer (3 Marks Each) [5 × 3 = 15]
Q11.3
Fill in with a, an, the, or ×:
Last week, I read ___ interesting story about ___ king who lived in ___ ancient fort. ___ king was known for ___ kindness. He was ___ honest ruler.
Last week, I read ___ interesting story about ___ king who lived in ___ ancient fort. ___ king was known for ___ kindness. He was ___ honest ruler.
Q12.3
Explain why articles are used or omitted in each case:
(a) The Taj Mahal is in Agra.
(b) Gold is expensive.
(c) She is the tallest girl in class.
(a) The Taj Mahal is in Agra.
(b) Gold is expensive.
(c) She is the tallest girl in class.
Q13.3
Correct the errors and explain each:
(a) He is an best student in the class.
(b) A Ganga flows through Varanasi.
(c) My grandmother told me the interesting story.
(a) He is an best student in the class.
(b) A Ganga flows through Varanasi.
(c) My grandmother told me the interesting story.
Q14.3
State the rule and give an example for each:
(a) When ‘a/an’ is used to mean ‘per’ or ‘each’
(b) When ‘the’ is used with superlative adjectives
(c) When no article is used with proper nouns
(a) When ‘a/an’ is used to mean ‘per’ or ‘each’
(b) When ‘the’ is used with superlative adjectives
(c) When no article is used with proper nouns
Q15.3
Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about a famous monument in India. Use at least 3 definite articles and 2 indefinite articles correctly. Underline each article.
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Answer Key & Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(b) an — ‘M.A.’ is pronounced ‘em-ay’ starting with vowel sound /ɛ/.
Q2. [1 Mark]
(b) Honesty is the best policy. — Abstract nouns used in a general sense take no article.
Q3. [1 Mark]
The Himalayas are in the north of India. (‘The’ with mountain ranges and directions.)
Q4. [1 Mark]
(a) a — ‘One’ starts with the consonant sound /w/.
Q5. [1 Mark]
(b) Life is beautiful. — Abstract nouns in general statements use the zero article.
Q6. [2 Marks]
He went to the school = He visited the school building (not necessarily as a student). [1 mark]
He went to school = He went for the purpose of studying/learning. [1 mark]
He went to school = He went for the purpose of studying/learning. [1 mark]
Q7. [2 Marks]
The Indian Ocean is smaller than the Pacific Ocean. × India is surrounded by × water on three sides. [1 mark per 2 correct]
Q8. [2 Marks]
(a) Each student received a prize. — ‘Each’ is a distributive; it does not take ‘the’ before it. [1 mark]
(b) a European tourist — ‘European’ starts with /jʊː/ (consonant sound ‘yoo’). [1 mark]
(b) a European tourist — ‘European’ starts with /jʊː/ (consonant sound ‘yoo’). [1 mark]
Q9. [2 Marks]
Rule 1: ‘The’ with rivers, oceans, seas, mountain ranges: the Yamuna, the Himalayas. [1 mark]
Rule 2: ‘The’ with groups of islands, deserts: the Andaman Islands, the Thar Desert. [1 mark]
NOT used with: individual mountains (Mt. Everest), lakes (Dal Lake), continents, countries.
Rule 2: ‘The’ with groups of islands, deserts: the Andaman Islands, the Thar Desert. [1 mark]
NOT used with: individual mountains (Mt. Everest), lakes (Dal Lake), continents, countries.
Q10. [2 Marks]
(a) She plays the guitar beautifully. (‘The’ with musical instruments.) [1 mark]
(b) × Cricket is very popular in India. (No article with sports/games in general.) [1 mark]
(b) × Cricket is very popular in India. (No article with sports/games in general.) [1 mark]
Q11. [3 Marks]
an interesting story about a king who lived in an ancient fort. The king was known for × kindness. He was an honest ruler. [1 mark per 2 correct blanks]
Q12. [3 Marks]
(a) The Taj Mahal — specific, well-known monument. [1 mark]
(b) × Gold — uncountable noun in general sense. [1 mark]
(c) the tallest — superlative adjective requires ‘the’. [1 mark]
(b) × Gold — uncountable noun in general sense. [1 mark]
(c) the tallest — superlative adjective requires ‘the’. [1 mark]
Q13. [3 Marks]
(a) He is the best student. — Superlatives use ‘the’, not ‘an’. [1 mark]
(b) The Ganga flows through Varanasi. — River names use ‘the’. [1 mark]
(c) My grandmother told me an interesting story. — First mention, not specific = ‘an’ (not ‘the’). [1 mark]
(b) The Ganga flows through Varanasi. — River names use ‘the’. [1 mark]
(c) My grandmother told me an interesting story. — First mention, not specific = ‘an’ (not ‘the’). [1 mark]
Q14. [3 Marks]
(a) ‘A/an’ = per: Mangoes cost ₹200 a kilogram. [1 mark]
(b) ‘The’ + superlative: She is the most intelligent girl in the class. [1 mark]
(c) No article + proper noun: × Sachin Tendulkar is a legend. [1 mark]
(b) ‘The’ + superlative: She is the most intelligent girl in the class. [1 mark]
(c) No article + proper noun: × Sachin Tendulkar is a legend. [1 mark]
Q15. [3 Marks]
Sample: The India Gate is a famous monument in the heart of Delhi. It is a war memorial built in honour of soldiers. The structure is 42 metres tall. Thousands of visitors come here every day. The lighting at night makes it look magnificent.
[1 mark per 2 correctly used and underlined articles, max 3]
[1 mark per 2 correctly used and underlined articles, max 3]