articles and prepositions + a new video and reading exercise

Articles are a, an, or the. Many students have trouble deciding when to use them. This Blue Level Lesson can provide you with some support. It's good to learn about articles whenever possible.

Try this exercise.

Exercise 1

Directions: Choose a, an, or the to complete each sentence or question. Some do not require an article.

1. She asked _____ very good question.

2. Do you have _____  book  I lent to you?

3. Horatio doesn't like _____ U.S. President very much.

4. We can see _____ sun rising in the east.

5. They put too much _____ mayo on my sandwich.

6. Is there _____ problem with your car?

7. How much _____ rain did we get last night?

8. This is ______ second time he was late to class.

9. _____ apple has a worm in it.

10. Maria needs ______ new pair of glasses.

Answers are below.

Prepositions are small words that show direction, relationships, distance, etc. It takes many years of practice to remember how to use all of them, and for some there are no rules. You learn which prepositions to choose simply through reading and conversation. Also, Americans have a tendency to put prepostions at the end of a sentence.  You're not supposed to do that, but we do it anyway ;).

This exercise limits you to a choice of only four prepositions.

Exercise 2

Directions: Choose of, in, for, or to to complete each sentence or question.

1. I bought a cup _____ coffee.

2. Which building does she work _____?

3. Who does she work _____?

4. Please send this package _____ Chicago.

5. They live _____ Chicago.

6. I'm in favor ______ this idea.

7. A going-away party was held _____ our supervisor.

8. Some people bought gifts _____ her.

9. We're very interested _____ visiting Cuba.

10. Just think _____ how lucky you are!

Answers are below.

+ There's a new reading exercise for the Red Level: Alex delivers pizza.

+ There's a new YouTube video for the modal verb phrase "will have to."

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That's all for now. 

Have a good day!

 

Your teacher,

Paul

PEACE!

Answers:

Exercise 1:  1. a; 2. the; 3. the; 4. the; 5. no article; 6. a;

7. no article; 8. the; 9. the; 10. a

Exercise 2: 1. of; 2. in; 3. for; 4. to; 5. in; 6. of; 7. for; 8. for; 9. in; 10. of