Fill in the blanks with an article with or without the.
1. She is afraid of ..............................
When we are talking about things in general, we do not use the with plural nouns.
2. ............................. are paid more than .......................... teachers.
3. ........................... young doctor demonstrated considerable expertise.
We are talking about a particular doctor here. So, we use the.
4. ............................ usually rush about.
We are not talking about any particular children here.
5. I took ........................... children to the park.
We are talking about particular children here,
5. Where are .......................... others?
6. She doesn't think about ................................
7. I love all .............................
We are not talking about any particular music here.
8. It was a mediocre movie but ............................ was good.
9. You should cut down on ............................. if you want to lose weight.
10. Please pass .......................... salt.
We are talking about particular salt here.
11. ........................ people always talk about the weather.
12. I love meeting .......................... people.
Answers
1. She is afraid of cockroaches.
2. Celebrities are paid more than teachers.
3. The young doctor demonstrated considerable expertise.
4. Children usually rush about.
5. I took the children to the park.
5. Where are the others?
6. She doesn’t think about others.
7. I love all music.
8. It was a mediocre movie but the music was good.
9. You should cut down on sugar if you want to lose weight.
10. Please pass the salt.
11. English people always talk about the weather.
12. I love meeting new people.
