C1 Advanced - Articles (a, an, the, zero article ...

______ I went to as a child were terrible by modern standards. Don’t miss the latest instalment of The Revenge League, in _____ from Friday.

My extremely patriotic cousin loves serving her country. She’s been working in ____ army as ____ officer for over ten years now.

Which adjectives are commonly used with a definite article to show a group of people of a certain type?

After I finish university, I’m hoping to become ___ engineer - I’ve always known that ___ engineering is the career for me.

My parents are both doctors who work in ____ hospital but I don’t know which.

Country names that are preceded by 'the'

I’d hate to be in ___ hospital for a long time.

The (zero, definite, indefinite) article is used with all nouns to indicate a specific one or group or when something has been previously mentioned.

The _____ article is used with plural or collective nouns and indicates any or all examples of that group.

You’ve spilt your coffee everywhere! Please try to be more careful ___ . I’m only 16, I’ve no idea where I’ll end up living ____.

I saw ____ fantastic film at the weekend, which I think you might have recommended to me.

Even after having already spent six years in ___ prison for theft, there is ___ little evidence that he is ___ reformed character.

I’m working at ____ main hospital in the city centre.

The students are going to love the new menu in the college canteen.

I’d say that ___ travelling to different countries and learning about different cultures broadens ____ mind.

Correct the mistake: Year 2019 was great year for me, as I passed all my exams and got into university.

The indefinite article is used with (singular, countable nouns / singular uncountable nouns) mentioned for the first time or when something is not specific or unique.

He’s always wanted to be an artist, but not one who paints ___ pictures – he’s more into ___ sculpture.

When I left university, my degree gave me so many options. Honestly, no one would get very far in life these days without (a / the / - ) degree.

Have you really invited ___ Obamas over for dinner?

I've never been to ___ Mount Rushmore but I've heard it's brilliant there!

___ number of students who are appealing their exam results has dropped this year.

Poverty is one of the biggest problems that ______ face in ______ today.

____ number of students, who are appealing their exam results, are meeting the Principal tomorrow.

Years ago, when I was ___ teenager, I used to spend so much time going to ___ cinema with __ friends.