Determiners MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Determiners - Download Free PDF

Key Points

• The sentence in Option 3 is incorrect because it omits the definite article "the" before the phrase "next twelve years."
• When using words like "next" or "last" to refer to a specific period of time in a sequence, the definite article "the" must be used.
• The correct grammatical structure should be "For the next twelve years," as it specifies a particular duration of time in the subject's life.
• Therefore, this sentence lacks the necessary definite article required for grammatical accuracy.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "He had inherited headaches from his parents." – This sentence is correct. Abstract nouns (headaches) and plural nouns (parents) used in a general sense do not require the definite article here.
• Option 2: "...Voltaire called him the best poet of England." – This sentence is correct. The definite article "the" is mandatory before superlative adjectives like "best."
• Option 4: "...the child was denied the privilege..." – This sentence is correct. "The child" refers to a specific individual previously identified, and "the privilege" refers to a specific noun followed by a qualifying phrase.

The correct answer is '1' i.e. Only i .

Key Points

• Sentence i: "Dogs make good pets."
  • This sentence uses "dogs" as a general noun without any article. It is correct because when speaking about a general category or class, articles are not required in English.
  • Here, "dogs" refers to all dogs in general, not specific ones.
• Sentence ii: "Bring in the dogs."
  • This sentence uses "the" to specify particular dogs. The usage of the definite article "the" suggests that the speaker is referring to specific dogs already mentioned or known to the listener.
  • However, there is no context provided in the question to validate this specificity. Without prior context, the sentence seems incomplete or ambiguous.

Correct sentence: "Dogs make good pets" is correct, while "Bring in the dogs" lacks necessary context to validate the use of "the."

Additional Information

• Use of Articles:
  • Definite Article ("the"): Used to refer to specific or previously mentioned nouns. Example: "The sun rises in the east."
  • Indefinite Articles ("a" or "an"): Used to refer to non-specific or general nouns. Example: "A dog is a loyal animal."
  • No Article: Used for plural nouns or uncountable nouns when referring to them in a general sense. Example: "Cats are independent animals."

Key Points

• The primary error in the original sentence is the incorrect use of the indefinite article before the word eraser.
• According to English grammar rules, the article an must be used before words that begin with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
• Since eraser begins with a vowel sound, it should be preceded by an instead of a.
• The words pen and notebook start with consonant sounds, so the article a is correctly applied to them.
• Option 2 correctly identifies and fixes this error, ensuring that each noun has its appropriate article.

Additional Information

• Option 1: This option is incorrect because it omits the article a before the word notebook, which breaks grammatical parallelism in the list.
• Option 3: This option uses the definite article the for the notebook, which is grammatically possible but unnecessary and changes the specific context of the original sentence.
• Option 4: This option is incorrect because it uses an before pen, which is a word that begins with a consonant sound.
• Grammar Tip: Always focus on the sound of the following word, not just the letter. For example, use an for hour (silent h) and a for university (starts with a 'y' sound).

The correct answer is '4' i.e. She adopted a holistic approach to problem-solving.

Key Points

• Articles are used to indicate nouns and provide information about their specificity.
• "A" and "An" are indefinite articles used before singular, countable nouns.
• The choice between "a" and "an" depends on the sound of the first letter of the word that follows the article:
• "A" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound (e.g., "a cat").
• "An" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound (e.g., "an umbrella").
• Let’s analyze the options:
• Option 1: "She has an unique opportunity to study abroad next semester."
• The article "an" is incorrect because "unique" starts with a consonant sound (yoo), so it should be "a unique opportunity."
• Option 2: "It was a honour to speak at the conference."
• The article "a" is incorrect because "honour" starts with a vowel sound (silent h), so it should be "an honour."
• Option 3: "They made an urgent request for a assistance."
• The article "a" before "assistance" is incorrect because "assistance" is an uncountable noun and does not require an article.
• Option 4: "She adopted a holistic approach to problem-solving."
• This sentence uses the article "a" correctly because "holistic" starts with a consonant sound (h), making this the correct sentence.

Correct sentence: She adopted a holistic approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information

• Articles are essential for clarity and precision in language usage.
• The misuse of articles can lead to grammatical errors and confusion in meaning.

The correct answer is '3' i.e. She spent years researching the ancient manuscripts preserved in the monastery. .

Key Points

• Articles are used to define whether a noun refers to something specific or non-specific.
• The definite article "the" is used when referring to something specific or already known to the reader or listener.
• In option 3, "the ancient manuscripts" correctly uses the definite article "the" because the manuscripts are specific and have already been identified as being preserved in the monastery.

Correct sentence: She spent years researching the ancient manuscripts preserved in the monastery.

Additional Information

• Explanation for other options:
  • Option 1: "The honesty is essential for building trust in professional relationships."
    • Incorrect because "honesty" is an abstract noun and does not require the definite article "the" unless referring to a specific instance of honesty.
  • Option 2: "The success requires not only talent but also perseverance and discipline."
    • Incorrect because "success" is used in a general sense and does not need the definite article "the." It should simply be "Success requires not only talent but also perseverance and discipline."
  • Option 4: "Innovation often depends on the ability to think beyond the obvious and embrace the change."
    • Incorrect because "change" is used in a general sense, and the definite article "the" is unnecessary here. It should simply be "embrace change."
• Articles play a critical role in clarifying meaning and distinguishing between general and specific references.

The erroneous part is 'the very well-directed film'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'a very well-directed film' should be used instead of 'the very well-directed film'.
• The rule for the usage of "an" or "a" is, that if the word following has a vowel sound, "an" is used (e.g. An honor, A house).
• If there's a consonant sound, "a" is used.
• There are many examples of this in relation to "very".
  • Example: That was a very nice house!
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.
   

Correct Sentence: It was a very well-directed film and we enjoyed it.

The erroneous part is '​Antique diamond necklace'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'An antique diamond necklace' should be used instead of 'Antique diamond necklace'.
• If any word starts with these vowels or has any vowel sound then the article 'an' is used before them. In the given sentence 'honest' starts with a 'vowel sound'. 
• Some words start with 'vowel sound' but start with 'consonant letter'. We use 'an' article before these kinds of words. 
• The list of these kinds of words is as follows: Honest, hour, heir, honorable, honorary, M.C.A. MNC, RTI, IMT, X-Ray, M.P., L.L.B., etc.
• In the given sentence 'Antique' starts with the vowel 'a'.
  • Example: It is an example worth revising.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.
   

Correct Sentence: An antique diamond necklace was stolen from the museum. 

Key Points

• The correct phrase is "knowing the truth" instead of "knowing truth".
• In the given sentence, the 'truth' is known to them so it is definite and hence will take article 'the'.
• The definite article "the" is used before a noun whose identity is known to the reader.
  • Example: The pen he gifted me is still in my bag.
• The corrected sentence would be: "After knowing the truth, the jury took the right decision in the case."

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is '​too grave sin'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'too grave a sin' should be used instead of 'too grave sin'.
• In the given sentence 'sin' is a noun. And it starts with a consonant 's'.
• Hence, the indefinite article 'a' should be used before it.
• It means 'an action or way of behaving that is not allowed by a religion'. [धार्मिक दृष्टि से निषिद्घ कार्य या आचरण; पाप (कर्म)]
  • Example: It is a sin to steal.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.
   

Correct Sentence: This is too grave a sin to be pardoned.

The erroneous segment is "of association on Saturday"

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the definite article "the" is missing before the collective noun.
• We should use the definite article "the" before names of the countries, newspapers, and organizations.
• In the given sentence, the association is a collective noun and organization, so we need to use the definite article "the".

The correct sentence is: Sunil refused to attend the meeting of the association on Saturday.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Key Points

• The word "unique" is an absolute term, meaning something is one of a kind.
• ​Never use a comparative or superlative degree (most) with 'unique'.
• Hence, the use of 'most' is inappropriate here and it must be removed and also 'the' must be added before 'unique' to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Hence, the correct answer is:  This is the unique thing I have ever seen in my life.

Additional Information 

• Never use comparatives or superlatives with these adjectives:
  • Unique
  • Supreme
  • Impossible
  • Vacuum
  • Empty
  • Everlasting
  • Perfect
  • Final
  • Last

The correct answer is Option 2) i.e. charity

Explanation-

• No Article is generally used with abstract nouns. They are uncountable nouns hence A/ An cannot be used with them.
• If nouns are followed by 'of' an article precedes the noun.
• Example: Suddenly a feeling of happiness seized him.

                            I would give my life for the happiness of them both.

The complete sentence is: 'They declare that moral righteousness, the gaining of wisdom, charity and the cultivation of devotional feelings are their rites and ceremonies.'

English grammar error MCQ : Identify the Error in There is very little time for them to prepare. Ideal for SSC, Banking & NDA aspirants.

The erroneous part is 'There is a very little time'.

Key Points 

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'There is very little time' should be used instead of 'There is a very little time'.
• In the given sentence 'time' is an uncountable noun.
• In the given sentence 'very little time' means 'absolutely no time'.
• So the use of the indefinite article 'a' with it is grammatically incorrect. Hence, it should be removed.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.
   

Correct Sentence: There is very little time for them to prepare for the show. 

The correct answer is option 1.

We do not use an article for a plural, indefinite noun and always think of a plural, indefinite noun as meaning 'all'.

The correct sentence is: Students should study hard for their examination.

The correct answer is Option 1) i.e. A.

Explanation:

• Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
• Whereas the article 'a' is used with the name of things that are not specific.
• The article 'an' is used with the words having 1st letter as a vowel and having the sound of a vowel.
• Any abbreviation having the sound of a vowel will be preceded by the article 'an'.
• For example:
  • He is a MLA.
  • He is an MLA.
• According to the rule and the example given above, 'an' will be used instead of 'a' in the 1st part of the sentence.

Correct Sentence: Karun has an X-ray machine which is very significant for him due to many reasons.

• ​​​If a word starts with a vowel but has the sound of a consonant, it will be preceded by the article 'a'.
• Example: a university, a union, a one rupee note, etc.