Recognizing Articles
Directions:
Underline the articles in the sentences below. The number
of articles in each item is indicated in parentheses.
Example:
The team took a risk by drafting Miles
Sheehan in the third round.
1.
The parsonage has a wood-burning stove shaped like an old-fashioned
church. (3)
2.
After the picnic Linda washed the plastic knives, forks, and spoons, the
plastic tablecloth, and the plastic sandwich bags. (4)
3.
W.B. Tallman was the master of ceremonies at the tap dancing recital. (2)
4.
Some people have trouble accepting the idea that alcoholism is a disease.
(2)
5.
Credit card companies may charge interest from the day of a purchase
until the day a payment arrives. (4)
6.
Drinking milk is a better way to recover from eating a hot chili pepper
than drinking water is. (2)
7.
As part of her research project, Doreen is collecting all the trash one
person discards in a year. (2)
8.
Thunderstorms are generated by temperature imbalances in the atmosphere.
(1)
9.
Gas leaks out of the car when it is parked on a hill. (2)
10. Amateur astronomers can find out about the orbits of artificial satellites by contracting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2)