A, An, The or no article
I plan to be ______ candidate for ______ Parliament at ________ next election.
a / the / the
The indefinite article "a" indicates that a noun refers to a general idea rather than a particular thing.
The definite article "the" is used to specify a noun to a certain event.
I suggested her to apply for the position.
Incorrect
I suggested that she apply for the position.
“Suggest” is followed by “that + subject + verb"
The manager tried to _______ the team’s concerns by offering flexible working hours.
a) aggravate
b) alleviate
c) escalate
alleviate
to make less severe
aggravate: to make something worse more severe
I wish I _______ (know) about the meeting earlier.
had known
Past perfect — unreal past; expressing regret about something that didn’t happen.
Do you have _____ experience for this job?
No article.
"experience" is uncountable when referring to the amount of time someone spends in a job.
We do not need an "article" for common uncountable nouns.
I am liking this Netflix series.
Incorrect
I like this Netflix series.
he verb “like” is a stative verb, which describes a state or feeling rather than an action. Stative verbs (like know, believe, love, want, like) are not usually used in the continuous form
The policy had several _______ effects that were not anticipated during planning.
a) collateral
b) primary
c) random
collateral
indirect effect
When I arrived, they _______ (already/start) the presentation.
had already started
Past perfect — one past action happened before another.
There is going to be ___ fog and ____ bad weather for most of next week.
No Article
"fog" and "weather" are uncountable nouns.
We do not use an "article" for common uncountable nouns.
Perhaps he’s forgotten about the meeting.
Correct
It took months to _______ the differences between the two departments.
a) revoke
b) reconcile
c) refrain
reconcile
bring harmony after disagreement.
revoke: officially cancel
refrain: stop oneself from doing something
Verb: Perceive
Adjective: ___________
perceptive / perceptual
Jack doesn't like ____ bread from _____ local bakery.
the / the
We use the definite article" the" to specify the noun to a certain event or place.
By this time next year, I will have worked here for a decade.
Correct
Future Perfect = will have + past participle
We use it to talk about an action that:
will be completed before a specific point in the future.
The manager encouraged open feedback to foster a culture of _______.
a) complacency
b) accountability
accountability
responsibility and transparency.
complacency: unhealthy self-satisfaction that prevents you from trying harder
The report is due _______ the end of next week. (add a preposition)
by
The artist has _____ unusual name.
an
We use the definite article "an" for common singular nouns that start with a vowel.
The President isn't here today. He went to Madrid.
Incorrect
He's gone.
"gone" indicates he hasn’t returned yet. Uncompleted visit.
"went" is used in the past simple tense with actions that are over in a specific date.
The training program is designed to help managers _______ their leadership skills.
a) raise
b) extend
c) cultivate
cultivate
to develop or improve.
Verb: retain
Noun: ____________
retention.