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Practice 1 | Definite and Indefinite Articles in English

Instructions

Based on the lesson about articles with occupations fill in the blanks with the indefinite article (a, an) or definite article (the) to complete the blank. If no article is needed, write “x” in the blank.

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 PDF Handout

Sentence 1

architect Frank Lloyd Wright is architect who designed this building.

(x) Architect Frank Lloyd Wright is the architect who designed this building.

Sentence 2

Is Dr. Smith doctor who is taking care of your grandfather?

Is (x) Dr. Smith the doctor who is taking care of your grandfather?

Sentence 3

What does your father do? — He’s corporate lawyer

What does your father do? — He’s a corporate lawyer

Sentence 4

I want to be astronaut and explore space.

I want to be an astronaut and explore space.

Sentence 5

Is Jim musician? — Yes. He’s guitar player and singer.

Is Jim a musician? — Yes. He’s a guitar player and a singer.

Sentence 6

police officer is here to see you. I think it’s Officer Johnson.

A police officer is here to see you. I think it’s (x) Officer Johnson.

Sentence 7

actor Maurice Croix is French television celebrity.

(x) Actor Maurice Croix is a French television celebrity.

Sentence 8

There’s a leak in the bathroom. We need to call plumber.

There’s a leak in the bathroom. We need to call the plumber.

(”A plumber” is also possible with only a small difference in meaning. In colloquial American English, people tend to say “the plumber.")

Sentence 9

I met scientist who created that new medical drug.

I met the scientist who created that new medical drug.

Sentence 10

My grandfather is farmer in a small town. Everyone calls him “ Farmer Joe” there.

My grandfather is a farmer in a small town. Everyone calls him “(x) Farmer Joe” there.

Sentence 11

My friend takes beautiful photographs. He’s photographer taking pictures at my wedding.

My friend takes beautiful photographs. He’s the photographer taking pictures at my wedding.

Sentence 12

Adam Savage is journalist who investigated Mayor Tom Smith last year.

Adam Savage is the journalist who investigated (x) Mayor Tom Smith last year.

(”A journalist” is also possible, but there is a difference in meaning. You use it when you are making a very general statement about this journalist.)

Sentence 13

My sister wants to be actor and work in movies and television.

My sister wants to be an actor and work in movies and television.

Sentence 14

I need to pay my business taxes. Can you recommend accountant with lots of experience?

I need to pay my taxes. Can you recommend an accountant with lots of experience?

Sentence 15

Welcome aboard, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Captain Silva. I’m the pilot flying your plane today.

Welcome aboard, ladies and gentlemen. I’m (x) Captain Silva. I’m the pilot flying your plane today.

 More Practice

Practice 2. More practice using articles with occupations (includes a PDF handout).

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