English Flashcards
What are articles in English grammar?
Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
What are the two types of articles?
The two types of articles are definite and indefinite articles.
What is the definite article in English?
The definite article in English is ‘the’.
What is an example of an indefinite article?
An example of an indefinite article is ‘a’ or ‘an’.
True or False: ‘A’ is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
True.
True or False: ‘An’ is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
True.
Fill in the blank: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
an
Fill in the blank: She is ___ artist.
an
What is the main purpose of using the definite article?
To refer to a specific noun.
What is the main purpose of using indefinite articles?
To refer to a non-specific noun.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is correct? ‘I want ___ apple.’ a) a b) an
b) an
Multiple choice: Which of the following is correct? ‘He is ___ teacher.’ a) the b) a
b) a
Fill in the blank: I would like to read ___ book.
a
What article would you use before the word ‘unicorn’?
a
True or False: The article ‘the’ can be used with both singular and plural nouns.
True.
True or False: You can use ‘a’ before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
False.
What article would you use before the word ‘hour’?
an
When should you use ‘the’?
When referring to something specific.
Fill in the blank: ___ sun rises in the east.
The
Multiple choice: Which article is correct? ‘Can you pass me ___ salt?’ a) a b) the
b) the
What do we call the articles ‘a’ and ‘an’?
Indefinite articles.
What do we call the article ‘the’?
Definite article.
Fill in the blank: I saw ___ dog in the park.
a
Multiple choice: Which sentence is correct? a) I have the orange. b) I have a orange.
a) I have the orange.
True or False: Articles are only used with nouns.
True.
What article do you use before ‘honest’?
an
Fill in the blank: She wants to be ___ engineer.
an
Multiple choice: Which article is correct? ‘This is ___ best day ever!’ a) a b) the
b) the
What is the primary component of human feces?
Water, making up about 75% of its composition.
True or False: Poop is primarily made up of undigested food.
False: It consists of water, bacteria, fiber, and other waste products.
What is the medical term for the act of defecation?
Defecation.
Fill in the blank: The color of healthy poop is typically _____ to _____ brown.
light to dark brown.
What does the Bristol Stool Chart classify?
The form and consistency of human stools.
True or False: The smell of poop is caused by the bacteria present in the intestines.
True.
What is the role of fiber in digestion?
It helps to bulk up stool and promotes regular bowel movements.
What can cause a change in stool color?
Diet, medications, and health conditions.
What is diarrhea?
A condition characterized by frequent and watery bowel movements.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following can lead to constipation? A) High fiber diet B) Dehydration C) Regular exercise
B) Dehydration.
What is a common cause of foul-smelling poop?
High-protein diets or malabsorption issues.
True or False: It is normal to have a bowel movement once a day.
True, but normal frequency can range from three times a week to three times a day.
What does the term ‘fecal impaction’ refer to?
A condition where stool becomes hard and difficult to pass.
Fill in the blank: The average person produces about _____ ounces of poop each day.
14 to 18 ounces.
What can cause changes in stool consistency?
Dietary changes, infections, and digestive disorders.
What is the primary purpose of poop?
To eliminate waste products from the body.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of feces? A) Water B) Bacteria C) Oxygen
C) Oxygen.
What is the significance of the gut microbiome in relation to poop?
It helps in digestion and influences stool composition.
True or False: Poop can provide insights into a person’s health.
True.
What is ‘steatorrhea’?
The presence of excess fat in stools, often indicating malabsorption.
Fill in the blank: The average time for food to travel through the digestive system is _____ hours.
24 to 72 hours.
What is the primary reason for changes in stool odor?
Diet and the types of bacteria in the gut.
What lifestyle factor is most commonly associated with bowel irregularities?
Diet.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following conditions can lead to changes in stool? A) Diabetes B) Hypertension C) Asthma
A) Diabetes.
What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?
To store feces until they are expelled from the body.
True or False: It’s possible to have a bowel movement without the urge to go.
True.
