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Question 1

Arabic-speaking students usually make mistakes in the use of “the” in English due to
(1 Point)
identical uses in both languages
divergent uses in both languages

Answer 1

divergent uses in both languages

Question 2

2. In what situations do we use zero article in English?
   (1 Point)
   * When we make generalizations
   * When we make specific references

Answer 2

When we make generalizations

Question 3

3. The definite article “the” is used with proper nouns when
   (1 Point)
   * “the” is used with chemical elements
   * “the” is part of the proper noun

Answer 3

“the” is part of the proper noun

Question 4

4. We do not use “the” with some places because our focus is on the
   (1 Point)
   * building itself.
   purpose of the place

Answer 4

purpose of the Place

Question 5

When do we use “the” with meals?
(1 Point)
* When the meal is preceded by a modifien
* When there is a reference to Lunch

Answer 5

When the meal is preceded by a modifien

Question 6

6. We use “the” with academic subjects when
   (1 Point)
   * the academic subject is well known
   * the academic subject qualifies another Noun

Answer 6

the academic subject qualifies another Noun

Question 7

The definite article “the” is used with the following. Choose all that applies.
(1 Point)
* Nouns followed by numbers
* Games and sports
* Generalizations
* Specific references

Answer 7

Specific references

Question 8

8. The definite article “the” is not used with any of the following. Choose all that applies.
   (3 Points)
   * References to specific entities, people or objects
   * Uncountable nouns
   Countable nouns
   Seasons
   Sports
   academic subjects

Answer 8

Seasons
Sports
academic subjects