Your taskChoose the correct answer for each question.0 / 15 selectedYour score0 / 150%Keep practising! Review the explanations below and try again.1Could you pass me ___ salt? I think there's some on the counter behind you.Could you pass me ___ salt? I think there's some on the counter behind you.athe— (no article)anCorrect answer: the2The expedition team spent three weeks crossing ___ Sahara on foot, carrying all supplies themselves.The expedition team spent three weeks crossing ___ Sahara on foot, carrying all supplies themselves.aan— (no article)theCorrect answer: the3I watched ___ documentary about the Aral Sea last night — apparently it has nearly disappeared.I watched ___ documentary about the Aral Sea last night — apparently it has nearly disappeared.theana— (no article)Correct answer: a4___ Andes stretch along the entire western coast of South America, forming a natural barrier.___ Andes stretch along the entire western coast of South America, forming a natural barrier.TheAAn— (no article)Correct answer: The5After graduating, Tomás worked as ___ freelance translator for several years before joining a law firm.After graduating, Tomás worked as ___ freelance translator for several years before joining a law firm.— (no article)atheanCorrect answer: a6He grew up speaking ___ Swahili at home, but English became his dominant language at university.He grew up speaking ___ Swahili at home, but English became his dominant language at university.theaan— (no article)Correct answer: — (no article)7___ golf demands extraordinary patience and precision — qualities that can only be developed through years of practice.___ golf demands extraordinary patience and precision — qualities that can only be developed through years of practice.AAn— (no article)TheCorrect answer: — (no article)8Valentina's youngest daughter just started ___ school this year and is already reading independently.Valentina's youngest daughter just started ___ school this year and is already reading independently.— (no article)anatheCorrect answer: — (no article)9Most commuters in the region prefer to travel by ___ train rather than sit in traffic for two hours.Most commuters in the region prefer to travel by ___ train rather than sit in traffic for two hours.a— (no article)antheCorrect answer: — (no article)10___ creativity cannot be taught directly, but it can be nurtured through the right environment and experiences.___ creativity cannot be taught directly, but it can be nurtured through the right environment and experiences.AAnThe— (no article)Correct answer: — (no article)11___ monarch butterfly makes one of the most extraordinary migrations in the entire animal kingdom.___ monarch butterfly makes one of the most extraordinary migrations in the entire animal kingdom.TheA— (no article)AnCorrect answer: The12To put it in ___ nutshell, the negotiations collapsed because neither side was willing to compromise.To put it in ___ nutshell, the negotiations collapsed because neither side was willing to compromise.the— (no article)aanCorrect answer: a13Of all the candidates interviewed, the panel agreed that Sana gave by far ___ most confident and coherent presentation.Of all the candidates interviewed, the panel agreed that Sana gave by far ___ most confident and coherent presentation.athe— (no article)anCorrect answer: the14Every time she visits Paris, she makes sure to spend at least an afternoon at ___ Louvre.Every time she visits Paris, she makes sure to spend at least an afternoon at ___ Louvre.a— (no article)antheCorrect answer: the15The discovery of penicillin is widely regarded as one of ___ greatest medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century.The discovery of penicillin is widely regarded as one of ___ greatest medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century.aanthe— (no article)Correct answer: theCheck AnswersPlease select an answer for at least one question first.Found an error in this exercise? Let us know.