Ex. 10: Set Expressions

A, an, the, or nothing? Choose the most appropriate answer.

1. She is       only child. She doesn't have any brothers or sisters. (Correct)(Incorrect)

She is an only child. She doesn't have any brothers or sisters. (Correct)

2. I was completely at       loss for words. (Correct)(Incorrect)

I was completely at a loss for words. (Correct)

3. It was love at       first sight. (Correct)(Incorrect)

It was love at first sight. (Correct)

4. What are you trying to say? Get to       point, please. (Correct)(Incorrect)

What are you trying to say? Get to the point, please. (Correct)

5. Could you give me       ride to the post office? (Correct)(Incorrect)

Could you give me a ride to the post office? (Correct)

6. I talked to Mike       other day, and he told me about their plans. (Correct)(Incorrect)

I talked to Mike the other day, and he told me about their plans. (Correct)

7. On       second thought, I'd rather stay home than go to the movies. (Correct)(Incorrect)

On second thought, I'd rather stay home than go to the movies. (Correct)

8. His mistake was just       slip of the tongue. (Correct)(Incorrect)

His mistake was just a slip of the tongue. (Correct)

9. I heard it on       radio about an hour ago. (Correct)(Incorrect)

I heard it on the radio about an hour ago. (Correct)

10. His words caught me off       guard. (Correct)(Incorrect)

His words caught me off guard. (Correct)

Your result: 00% correct.