Definite article: the or no the – Exercise 5

Home » English grammar » Grammar exercises » Articles exercises » Definite article: the or no the – Exercise 5

Choose the or — (no article) to complete the sentences. Focus on whether the noun refers to something specific or identified, or to something in general.

Need help? See the definite article (the) guide.

  1. Do night shifts affect workers’ sleep patterns?
  2. We had to throw away food left in the fridge during the power cut.
  3. medical research has improved treatments for many diseases.
  4. Have guests in room 204 checked out yet?
  5. economic growth does not always improve people’s quality of life.
  6. I couldn’t find keys you left for me.
  7. foreign films can introduce audiences to different cultures.
  8. Are shops on the main street open on Sundays?
  9. research carried out by this hospital led to a new treatment.
  10. healthy competition can encourage businesses to improve.