Articles in fixed expressions Exercises in English language

<p>1. She is always *in a hurry* when she goes to work (phrase indicating speed).</p> <p>2. The film was so boring that I fell *asleep* in the middle of it (phrase indicating sleep).</p> <p>3. We need to call *a taxi* to get to the airport (common phrase for transportation).</p> <p>4. He is *at a loss* for words after hearing the news (phrase indicating confusion).</p> <p>5. They are building *a house* next to the park (phrase indicating construction).</p> <p>6. I was caught *in the act* of stealing cookies (phrase indicating being caught).</p> <p>7. She decided to take *a nap* after lunch (phrase indicating rest).</p> <p>8. The answer was *a piece of cake* for him (phrase indicating ease).</p> <p>9. He is *in a good mood* today because he got a promotion (phrase indicating mood).</p> <p>10. They went on *a trip* to Europe last summer (phrase indicating travel).</p>

<p>1. He went out for *a* walk in the park (indefinite article for a single instance).</p> <p>2. She has *a* lot on her mind these days (indefinite article for a large quantity).</p> <p>3. They always go on vacation in *the* summer (definite article for a specific season).</p> <p>4. She plays *the* piano very well (definite article for musical instruments).</p> <p>5. He felt like he was on *a* wild goose chase (indefinite article for an idiomatic expression).</p> <p>6. They are planning to go to *the* beach this weekend (definite article for a specific location).</p> <p>7. She is *an* expert in her field (indefinite article for a profession starting with a vowel sound).</p> <p>8. He bought her *a* bouquet of flowers (indefinite article for a single item).</p> <p>9. It was *a* piece of cake (indefinite article for an idiomatic expression meaning something easy).</p> <p>10. They watched *the* news together every evening (definite article for a specific type of broadcast).</p>

<p>1. She has *a* headache and needs to rest (article used before a singular noun).</p> <p>2. I will be there in *a* minute (article used before a singular noun indicating a short amount of time).</p> <p>3. He plays the piano like *an* expert (article used before a singular noun starting with a vowel sound).</p> <p>4. It’s *a* shame that you couldn’t come to the party (article used before a singular noun expressing regret).</p> <p>5. She works as *a* doctor in a hospital (article used before a singular noun indicating occupation).</p> <p>6. We had *a* great time at the concert (article used before a singular noun indicating experience).</p> <p>7. This is *an* example of good writing (article used before a singular noun starting with a vowel sound).</p> <p>8. He made *an* appointment to see the doctor (article used before a singular noun starting with a vowel sound).</p> <p>9. It’s *a* pity that the event was canceled (article used before a singular noun expressing disappointment).</p> <p>10. She gave *an* honest answer to the question (article used before a singular noun starting with a vowel sound).</p>