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Articles: A, The, No Article
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100
The use of vitamin supplements and herbs (be) ___ becoming increasingly popular among Americans.
Is
100
1. You've been talking about asking her out for weeks, what are you waiting ____? a. to b. in c. at d. for
D) For
100
______ Prague is a famous, historical city in ____ Czech Republic.
No article, the
100
The travel agent advertised the package.
Active
100
At this point in time we can't ascertain the reason as to why the screen door was left open.
We don't know why the screen door was left open.
200
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (do) ___ not regulate vitamins and herbs.
Does
200
2. Yeah, Mr. Bennett is our history teacher. He's nice but I never know what he's talking _______. a. of b. on c. about d. over
C) About
200
________ Eiffel Tower is located in ____ capitol of France.
The, the
200
The syllabus was handed out by the professor.
Passive
200
My sister, who is employed as a nutritionist at the University of Michigan, recommends the daily intake of megadoses of Vitamin C.
My sister, a nutritionist at the University of Michigan, recommends daily megadoses of Vitamin C.
300
The danger of long-term use of vitamins and herbs (be) ___ still unknown.
Is
300
3. I've finally decided to call ______ Simon, because I want to know how he feels. a. --- b. to c. at d. in
A) No preposition
300
_________ Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
No article
300
The sugar water was relished by the hummingbirds.
Passive
300
Basically, in light of the fact that Congressman Fuenches was totally exhausted by his last campaign, there was an expectation on the part of the voters that he would not reduplicate his effort to achieve office in government again.
Because Congressman Fuenches was exhausted by his last campaign, voters expected he would not seek re-election. ***OR*** Voters thought that Congressman Fuenches was so exhausted by his last campaign that he wouldn't seek re-election.
400
Most people (be) ___ able to get all the vitamins they need in the foods they eat.
Are
400
5. What kind of music do you like listening ____? a. to b. at c. --- d. for
A) To
400
On our trip to ______ Italy, we will eat a lot of pasta and pizza.
No article
400
The last questions on the test were very difficult.
Active
400
It is to be hoped that we discover a means to create an absolutely proper and fitting tribute to Professor Espinoza.
We hope for an appropriate tribute to Professor Espinoza.
500
Some research (suggest) ___ that Vitamin C may help prevent cancer.
suggests
500
6. What did you discuss _____ at the meeting? a. on b. over c. about d. ---
D) No preposition
500
There are many countries and different cultures in __________ continent ________ Africa.
The, no article
500
A standing ovation was given to the guitar player.
Passive
500
There is a desire on the part of many of us to maintain a spring recess for the purpose of getting away from the demands of our studies.
We want a spring recess so we can get away from our studies. OR We want a spring recess to escape our studies.