Articles and Collocations Quiz

Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles: ________ ancient manuscript was discovered in ________ ruins of an old monastery.

1. The, the
2. An, the
3. A, the
4. An, an

Answer: (b) An, the

In which sentence is no article required?

1. He went to the bustling market to purchase fresh fruits.
2. They are currently attending the school as part of their daily routine.
3. She journeyed to the Spain last summer for an extended holiday.
4. We are soaking up the warmth of the sunshine in the picturesque garden.

Answer: (b) They are currently attending the school as part of their daily routine.

Identify the correct collocation for the sentence given below: The company decided to ___________ drastic measures to improve its environmental practices.

1. bring
2. put
3. do
4. take

Answer: (d) take

Select the correct collocation for this formal context: The committee will __________ a detailed investigation into the allegations.

1. undertake
2. perform
3. carry on
4. oversee

Answer: (a) undertake

Select the appropriate word pair to complete the sentence with a collocation: The sudden downpour caused a _________ of chaos on the busy streets.

1. burst flow
2. flurry rush
3. flurry chaos
4. flurry of

Answer: (d) flurry of

Choose the sentence that demonstrates an incorrect collocation.

1. She made a complaint to the manager about the service.
2. He raised a toast to celebrate the achievement.
3. The team did a solution to the ongoing issue.
4. They ran a campaign to promote the new product.

Answer: (c) The team did a solution to the ongoing issue.

Analyse the error in the sentence: The Mount Everest is a tallest mountain in the world.

1. "The" before "Mount Everest" is incorrect.
2. "A tallest" should be replaced with "the tallest."
3. "The world" should not have an article.
4. both a and b are incorrect

Answer: (b) "A tallest" should be replaced with "the tallest."

Identify the reasoning for using "the" in this sentence: She looked out of the window and admired the view of the valley.

1. "The" is used because the window and valley have already been introduced.
2. "The" specifies unique entities that are contextually understood.
3. "The" is a stylistic choice for dramatic emphasis.
4. "The" is used because both nouns are plural.

Answer: (b) "The" specifies unique entities that are contextually understood.

Determine the most contextually appropriate collocation: After the unexpected defeat, the coach encouraged the team to __________ hope and focus on the next game.

1. sustain
2. hold
3. keep
4. maintain

Answer: (c) keep

Which sentence demonstrates a collocation that implies transformation?

1. The new law came into effect last week.
2. She gave a suggestion to improve the workflow.
3. They kept their promise to deliver on time.
4. He accepted responsibility for the error.

Answer: (a) The new law came into effect last week.