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ARTICLES — TEST PAPER SET 3
Class VII English Grammar — Advanced Level
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory (except Bonus).
2. Section A: 6 × 1 = 6 marks
3. Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 marks
4. Section C: 4 × 3 = 12 marks
5. Section D: 2 × 5 = 10 marks
6. Bonus: 1 × 2 = 2 marks
7. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory (except Bonus).
2. Section A: 6 × 1 = 6 marks
3. Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 marks
4. Section C: 4 × 3 = 12 marks
5. Section D: 2 × 5 = 10 marks
6. Bonus: 1 × 2 = 2 marks
7. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — MCQ / One-Word (1 Mark Each) [6 × 1 = 6]
Q1.1
Choose the correct option: He wants to become ___ IAS officer.
(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article
(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article
Q2.1
Which sentence is correct?
(a) The Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
(b) Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
(a) The Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
(b) Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
Q3.1
Fill in: My uncle is ___ MLA from Lucknow.
Q4.1
True or False: We say ‘the United States’ but ‘× India’ (no article).
Q5.1
Choose the correct option: She plays ___ sitar beautifully.
(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article
(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article
Q6.1
Fill in: Apples cost ₹200 ___ kilogram in our local market.
Section B — Short Answer (2 Marks Each) [5 × 2 = 10]
Q7.2
Explain the difference in meaning between:
(a) He went to the prison. vs He went to prison.
(b) She is in the hospital. vs She is in hospital.
(a) He went to the prison. vs He went to prison.
(b) She is in the hospital. vs She is in hospital.
Q8.2
Fill in with articles where necessary (use × for no article):
___ Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in ___ Bay of Bengal. ___ Port Blair is ___ capital of the territory.
___ Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in ___ Bay of Bengal. ___ Port Blair is ___ capital of the territory.
Q9.2
Correct the article errors and state the rule:
(a) She is an unique dancer from Chennai.
(b) I read the interesting article in a Hindu newspaper.
(a) She is an unique dancer from Chennai.
(b) I read the interesting article in a Hindu newspaper.
Q10.2
State two rules for using the zero article (no article). Give one example for each rule.
Q11.2
Fill in with a, an, the, or ×:
(a) ___ Gandhiji believed in ___ non-violence.
(b) ___ Quran is ___ holy book of Muslims.
(a) ___ Gandhiji believed in ___ non-violence.
(b) ___ Quran is ___ holy book of Muslims.
Section C — Application (3 Marks Each) [4 × 3 = 12]
Q12.3
Fill in with a, an, the, or ×:
Last summer, we took ___ train from ___ Delhi to ___ Shimla. ___ journey lasted about ten hours. We stayed at ___ hotel near ___ Mall Road. It was ___ unforgettable experience.
[1 mark per 3 correct blanks]
Last summer, we took ___ train from ___ Delhi to ___ Shimla. ___ journey lasted about ten hours. We stayed at ___ hotel near ___ Mall Road. It was ___ unforgettable experience.
[1 mark per 3 correct blanks]
Q13.3
Correct the errors, rewrite the sentences, and explain the rule for each:
(a) A Ganga is longest river in India.
(b) He is a honest man and an useful member of society.
(c) Sun rises in east and sets in west.
(a) A Ganga is longest river in India.
(b) He is a honest man and an useful member of society.
(c) Sun rises in east and sets in west.
Q14.3
Explain why articles are used or omitted in each case:
(a) The rich should help the poor.
(b) She was elected × captain of the team.
(c) He hit me on the head.
(a) The rich should help the poor.
(b) She was elected × captain of the team.
(c) He hit me on the head.
Q15.3
State the rule and give an example for each:
(a) When ‘the’ is used with a common noun to represent a whole class
(b) When no article is used with names of meals
(c) When ‘a/an’ is used before professions after ‘is’ or ‘was’
(a) When ‘the’ is used with a common noun to represent a whole class
(b) When no article is used with names of meals
(c) When ‘a/an’ is used before professions after ‘is’ or ‘was’
Section D — Long Answer (5 Marks Each) [2 × 5 = 10]
Q16.5
Write a paragraph (6–7 sentences) about “A Visit to a Famous Indian City”. Use and underline at least:
(a) Three definite articles with proper reasoning
(b) Two indefinite articles
(c) Two instances where no article is used
After the paragraph, write a brief note explaining why each underlined article (or omission) is correct.
(a) Three definite articles with proper reasoning
(b) Two indefinite articles
(c) Two instances where no article is used
After the paragraph, write a brief note explaining why each underlined article (or omission) is correct.
Q17.5
Read the passage and answer all parts:
“___ Rajasthan is known as ___ Land of Kings. ___ Thar Desert covers ___ large part of ___ state. ___ Jaipur, ___ capital city, is called ___ Pink City. We visited ___ Hawa Mahal and ___ Amber Fort. ___ guide told us that ___ fort was built by ___ Rajput king. ___ craftsmanship of ___ artisans was remarkable. We bought ___ beautiful puppet and ___ embroidered bag as souvenirs.”
(a) Fill in all the blanks with a, an, the, or ×. [2 marks]
(b) List the rules that apply for any five of your answers. [2 marks]
(c) Why is an article used before ‘Land of Kings’ but not before ‘Rajasthan’? [1 mark]
“___ Rajasthan is known as ___ Land of Kings. ___ Thar Desert covers ___ large part of ___ state. ___ Jaipur, ___ capital city, is called ___ Pink City. We visited ___ Hawa Mahal and ___ Amber Fort. ___ guide told us that ___ fort was built by ___ Rajput king. ___ craftsmanship of ___ artisans was remarkable. We bought ___ beautiful puppet and ___ embroidered bag as souvenirs.”
(a) Fill in all the blanks with a, an, the, or ×. [2 marks]
(b) List the rules that apply for any five of your answers. [2 marks]
(c) Why is an article used before ‘Land of Kings’ but not before ‘Rajasthan’? [1 mark]
Bonus Question [1 × 2 = 2]
Q18.2
The word ‘school’ can take different articles in different contexts. Write two sentences:
(a) Where ‘school’ is used without an article
(b) Where ‘school’ is used with ‘the’
Explain the difference in meaning.
(a) Where ‘school’ is used without an article
(b) Where ‘school’ is used with ‘the’
Explain the difference in meaning.
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Answer Key & Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(b) an — ‘IAS’ is pronounced ‘eye-ay-ess’, starting with the vowel sound /aɪ/. Articles depend on sound, not spelling.
Q2. [1 Mark]
(b) Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. — No article before individual mountain names (Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga). ‘The’ is used with mountain ranges (the Himalayas).
Q3. [1 Mark]
an — ‘MLA’ is pronounced ‘em-ell-ay’, starting with the vowel sound /ɛ/. So we use ‘an’.
Q4. [1 Mark]
True — ‘The’ is used with countries that have a common noun in their name (States, Kingdom, Republic). Single-word country names (India, Japan, France) take no article.
Q5. [1 Mark]
(c) the — ‘The’ is used before musical instruments when talking about playing them: ‘plays the sitar’, ‘plays the tabla’.
Q6. [1 Mark]
a — ‘A’ is used in the sense of ‘per’ or ‘each’: ₹200 a kilogram = ₹200 per kilogram.
Q7. [2 Marks]
(a) He went to the prison = He visited the prison building (as a visitor or official). He went to prison = He was sentenced and sent there as a prisoner. [1 mark]
(b) She is in the hospital = She is inside the hospital building (visiting someone). She is in hospital = She is admitted as a patient for treatment. [1 mark]
(b) She is in the hospital = She is inside the hospital building (visiting someone). She is in hospital = She is admitted as a patient for treatment. [1 mark]
Q8. [2 Marks]
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in the Bay of Bengal. × Port Blair is the capital of the territory. [1 mark per 2 correct]
Rules: ‘The’ with groups of islands and bays/seas. No article before city names. ‘The’ before ‘capital’ as it is specific.
Rules: ‘The’ with groups of islands and bays/seas. No article before city names. ‘The’ before ‘capital’ as it is specific.
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) She is a unique dancer from Chennai. — ‘Unique’ starts with the consonant sound /jʊː/ (‘yoo’), not a vowel sound. Use ‘a’. [1 mark]
(b) I read an interesting article in The Hindu newspaper. — First mention of the article needs ‘an’ (indefinite). ‘The Hindu’ is the name of the newspaper (proper noun with ‘The’ as part of the name). [1 mark]
(b) I read an interesting article in The Hindu newspaper. — First mention of the article needs ‘an’ (indefinite). ‘The Hindu’ is the name of the newspaper (proper noun with ‘The’ as part of the name). [1 mark]
Q10. [2 Marks]
Rule 1: No article with uncountable/abstract nouns used in a general sense. E.g., Honesty is the best policy. [1 mark]
Rule 2: No article with proper nouns (names of people, countries, cities). E.g., Sachin Tendulkar is a cricket legend. [1 mark]
(Also accept: no article with languages, sports, meals in general, etc.)
Rule 2: No article with proper nouns (names of people, countries, cities). E.g., Sachin Tendulkar is a cricket legend. [1 mark]
(Also accept: no article with languages, sports, meals in general, etc.)
Q11. [2 Marks]
(a) × Gandhiji believed in × non-violence. (No article before proper nouns or abstract nouns used generally.) [1 mark]
(b) The Quran is a holy book of Muslims. (‘The’ with names of holy books; ‘a’ because it is one of many holy books.) [1 mark]
(b) The Quran is a holy book of Muslims. (‘The’ with names of holy books; ‘a’ because it is one of many holy books.) [1 mark]
Q12. [3 Marks]
Last summer, we took a train from × Delhi to × Shimla. The journey lasted about ten hours. We stayed at a hotel near × Mall Road. It was an unforgettable experience.
[1 mark per 3 correct blanks. ‘A’ train = first mention. No article before city names. ‘The’ journey = specific journey already mentioned. ‘A’ hotel = first mention. ‘An’ = vowel sound.]
[1 mark per 3 correct blanks. ‘A’ train = first mention. No article before city names. ‘The’ journey = specific journey already mentioned. ‘A’ hotel = first mention. ‘An’ = vowel sound.]
Q13. [3 Marks]
(a) The Ganga is the longest river in India. — ‘The’ with river names; ‘the’ with superlatives. [1 mark]
(b) He is an honest man and a useful member of society. — ‘Honest’ has a silent ‘h’ → vowel sound → ‘an’. ‘Useful’ starts with /jʊː/ → consonant sound → ‘a’. [1 mark]
(c) The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. — ‘The’ with unique objects (sun) and with directions (east, west). [1 mark]
(b) He is an honest man and a useful member of society. — ‘Honest’ has a silent ‘h’ → vowel sound → ‘an’. ‘Useful’ starts with /jʊː/ → consonant sound → ‘a’. [1 mark]
(c) The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. — ‘The’ with unique objects (sun) and with directions (east, west). [1 mark]
Q14. [3 Marks]
(a) ‘The’ + adjective is used to represent a whole class of people: ‘the rich’ = rich people in general; ‘the poor’ = poor people in general. [1 mark]
(b) No article before a title/position when it is used as a complement after verbs like ‘elected’, ‘appointed’, ‘made’ (and when only one person holds the post): ‘elected captain’. [1 mark]
(c) ‘The’ with body parts after verbs like ‘hit’, ‘catch’, ‘pat’ (instead of possessive adjective): ‘hit me on the head’ (not ‘my head’). [1 mark]
(b) No article before a title/position when it is used as a complement after verbs like ‘elected’, ‘appointed’, ‘made’ (and when only one person holds the post): ‘elected captain’. [1 mark]
(c) ‘The’ with body parts after verbs like ‘hit’, ‘catch’, ‘pat’ (instead of possessive adjective): ‘hit me on the head’ (not ‘my head’). [1 mark]
Q15. [3 Marks]
(a) ‘The’ + singular noun = whole class: The tiger is a wild animal. (Represents all tigers.) [1 mark]
(b) No article with meals in general: We had × lunch at 1 PM. (General meal, not a specific one.) [1 mark]
(c) ‘A/an’ before professions: My father is a doctor. / She was an engineer. [1 mark]
(b) No article with meals in general: We had × lunch at 1 PM. (General meal, not a specific one.) [1 mark]
(c) ‘A/an’ before professions: My father is a doctor. / She was an engineer. [1 mark]
Q16. [5 Marks]
Sample Answer:
Last December, I visited × Varanasi with my family. We saw the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is a famous landmark. The evening aarti at the ghats was mesmerising. We took a boat ride on the Ganga. × Breakfast at a local shop included delicious kachori and jalebi. The city is truly one of the oldest in the world.
Explanation: × Varanasi = no article with city names. ‘The’ Kashi Vishwanath Temple = specific famous temple. ‘A’ famous landmark = first mention, indefinite. ‘The’ evening aarti = specific event. ‘The’ ghats = well-known, specific ghats. ‘A’ boat ride = one of many possible rides. × Breakfast = no article with meals in general.
[1 mark each for: 3 correct ‘the’ with reasoning, 2 correct ‘a/an’, 2 correct zero articles — total capped at 5]
Last December, I visited × Varanasi with my family. We saw the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is a famous landmark. The evening aarti at the ghats was mesmerising. We took a boat ride on the Ganga. × Breakfast at a local shop included delicious kachori and jalebi. The city is truly one of the oldest in the world.
Explanation: × Varanasi = no article with city names. ‘The’ Kashi Vishwanath Temple = specific famous temple. ‘A’ famous landmark = first mention, indefinite. ‘The’ evening aarti = specific event. ‘The’ ghats = well-known, specific ghats. ‘A’ boat ride = one of many possible rides. × Breakfast = no article with meals in general.
[1 mark each for: 3 correct ‘the’ with reasoning, 2 correct ‘a/an’, 2 correct zero articles — total capped at 5]
Q17. [5 Marks]
(a) × Rajasthan is known as the Land of Kings. The Thar Desert covers a large part of the state. × Jaipur, the capital city, is called the Pink City. We visited the Hawa Mahal and the Amber Fort. The guide told us that the fort was built by a Rajput king. The craftsmanship of the artisans was remarkable. We bought a beautiful puppet and an embroidered bag as souvenirs. [2 marks]
(b) Five rules (any five): (i) No article before state/country names (Rajasthan, Jaipur). (ii) ‘The’ with deserts (the Thar Desert). (iii) ‘The’ with specific monuments (the Hawa Mahal). (iv) ‘A’ for first mention / non-specific (a large part, a Rajput king). (v) ‘An’ before vowel sound (an embroidered). (vi) ‘The’ with unique titles/names (the Pink City, the Land of Kings). (vii) ‘The’ for something already mentioned (the fort, the guide). [2 marks]
(c) ‘Rajasthan’ is a proper noun (name of a state) and takes no article. ‘The Land of Kings’ is a descriptive title/phrase (not a proper noun by itself) and uses ‘the’ because it refers to a specific, unique title. [1 mark]
(b) Five rules (any five): (i) No article before state/country names (Rajasthan, Jaipur). (ii) ‘The’ with deserts (the Thar Desert). (iii) ‘The’ with specific monuments (the Hawa Mahal). (iv) ‘A’ for first mention / non-specific (a large part, a Rajput king). (v) ‘An’ before vowel sound (an embroidered). (vi) ‘The’ with unique titles/names (the Pink City, the Land of Kings). (vii) ‘The’ for something already mentioned (the fort, the guide). [2 marks]
(c) ‘Rajasthan’ is a proper noun (name of a state) and takes no article. ‘The Land of Kings’ is a descriptive title/phrase (not a proper noun by itself) and uses ‘the’ because it refers to a specific, unique title. [1 mark]
Q18. Bonus [2 Marks]
(a) Without article: Children go to school at 8 AM. (‘School’ is used in its general purpose — for education/learning.) [1 mark]
(b) With ‘the’: The school near our house has a big playground. (‘The school’ refers to a specific building.) [1 mark]
Difference: Without an article, ‘school’ refers to the institution/purpose (studying). With ‘the’, it refers to the physical building. Same rule applies to church, hospital, prison, etc.
(b) With ‘the’: The school near our house has a big playground. (‘The school’ refers to a specific building.) [1 mark]
Difference: Without an article, ‘school’ refers to the institution/purpose (studying). With ‘the’, it refers to the physical building. Same rule applies to church, hospital, prison, etc.