WORKSHEET

THE DEFINITE ARTICLE

I. Match the columns:

She’s on a trek. The trek takes sixteen days. To refer to something which has already been mentioned.

They went to the Netherlands and the USA. For names of theatres, cinemas and hotels.

We saw the Himalayas, the Pacific Ocean. For musical instruments.

We stayed at the Shangry Hotel in Katmandu. When there is only one of the thing mentioned.

She arrived in the morning. For mountain ranges, oceans, seas and rivers.

It’s one of the coldest places I’ve ever been. For plural states and countries.

The sun has just come out. For parts of the day.

He plays the violin very well. For superlatives.

THE ZERO ARTICLE

II. Match the columns:

They went by bus. For meals.

I’m starting school/ university next week. For abstract nouns.

We had chips for lunch. For general plurals.

She’s studying French/ Geography. For uncountable nouns.

He plays tennis/ cards every day. With the preposition “by” and means of transport.

She lives in Saxon Street in Winchester. For school subjects and languages.

Knowledge of languages is important. For sports and games.

Do you want sugar? For streets, towns and countries.

I prefer teaching children. For words like “school”, “home”, “university” and

“college” when we are referring to a particular place.