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If a sentence refers to "the sun," why is "the" used?

Because there is only one sun (it is unique).

Because the word 'sun' starts with a consonant.

Because it is the first time the sun has been mentioned.

Because the word 'sun' has a plural form.

A student writes, "I have two dog." What is the most likely reason for the error?

They forgot to make the noun plural.

They should have used the article 'the'.

They used the wrong number.

They used the wrong word order.

A student says, "I like rice." Why is there no article before 'rice'?

Rice is an uncountable noun used in general.

Rice is a countable noun.

They forgot to add the article.

Rice is a specific type of food.

In Thai, counting nouns require a classifier. What is the English equivalent?

The plural '-s' on the end of the noun.

A special word before the noun.

The article 'the' before the number.

Nothing is required.

What does the phrase "I saw a cat" tell the listener about the cat?

The cat is new information and not specific.

The listener already knows which cat it is.

The cat is very special.

There is only one cat in the world.

A student says, "The students are friendly" when they mean students in general. What is their mistake?

They used the article 'the' instead of no article.

They should have said 'a student'.

They should have used a singular noun.

They forgot to add a classifier.

In English, if you want to say "dogs (x3)", what is the correct word order?

three dogs

dogs three

three of dogs

dog three

When should you use the article "an"?

Before a noun that starts with a vowel sound.

Before a noun that starts with a vowel letter.

For a specific or unique noun.

For a plural noun.

A student says, "I bought book." What is the most likely reason for their mistake?

They are missing the article 'a' or 'the'.

They should have used a plural noun.

The word 'book' is not a countable noun.

They used the wrong verb tense.

I saw __ sun this morning.

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She needs a piece of __ advice.

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We went to the zoo and saw __ elephants and __ monkeys.

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Could you pass me __ sugar, please?

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Mount Everest is __ highest mountain in __ world.

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I like __ rice for breakfast.

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I need to buy __ new pair of shoes.

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The students are studying __ history of Japan.

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I saw __ cat and __ dog in the garden. __ cat was chasing __ dog.

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My father is __ honest man.

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