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1
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What are articles in English grammar?

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Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.

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What are the two types of articles?

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The two types of articles are definite and indefinite articles.

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What is the definite article in English?

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The definite article in English is ‘the’.

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What is an example of an indefinite article?

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An example of an indefinite article is ‘a’ or ‘an’.

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True or False: ‘A’ is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

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True.

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True or False: ‘An’ is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.

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an

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Fill in the blank: She is ___ artist.

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an

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What is the main purpose of using the definite article?

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To refer to a specific noun.

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What is the main purpose of using indefinite articles?

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To refer to a non-specific noun.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is correct? ‘I want ___ apple.’ a) a b) an

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b) an

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is correct? ‘He is ___ teacher.’ a) the b) a

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b) a

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Fill in the blank: I would like to read ___ book.

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a

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What article would you use before the word ‘unicorn’?

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a

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True or False: The article ‘the’ can be used with both singular and plural nouns.

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True.

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True or False: You can use ‘a’ before a word that starts with a vowel sound.

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False.

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17
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What article would you use before the word ‘hour’?

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an

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18
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When should you use ‘the’?

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When referring to something specific.

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19
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Fill in the blank: ___ sun rises in the east.

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The

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Multiple choice: Which article is correct? ‘Can you pass me ___ salt?’ a) a b) the

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b) the

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What do we call the articles ‘a’ and ‘an’?

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Indefinite articles.

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22
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What do we call the article ‘the’?

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Definite article.

23
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Fill in the blank: I saw ___ dog in the park.

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a

24
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Multiple choice: Which sentence is correct? a) I have the orange. b) I have a orange.

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a) I have the orange.

25
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True or False: Articles are only used with nouns.

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True.

26
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What article do you use before ‘honest’?

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an

27
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Fill in the blank: She wants to be ___ engineer.

A

an

28
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Multiple choice: Which article is correct? ‘This is ___ best day ever!’ a) a b) the

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b) the

29
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What is the primary component of human feces?

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Water, making up about 75% of its composition.

30
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True or False: Poop is primarily made up of undigested food.

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False: It consists of water, bacteria, fiber, and other waste products.

31
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What is the medical term for the act of defecation?

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Defecation.

32
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Fill in the blank: The color of healthy poop is typically _____ to _____ brown.

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light to dark brown.

33
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What does the Bristol Stool Chart classify?

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The form and consistency of human stools.

34
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True or False: The smell of poop is caused by the bacteria present in the intestines.

A

True.

35
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What is the role of fiber in digestion?

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It helps to bulk up stool and promotes regular bowel movements.

36
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What can cause a change in stool color?

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Diet, medications, and health conditions.

37
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What is diarrhea?

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A condition characterized by frequent and watery bowel movements.

38
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following can lead to constipation? A) High fiber diet B) Dehydration C) Regular exercise

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B) Dehydration.

39
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What is a common cause of foul-smelling poop?

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High-protein diets or malabsorption issues.

40
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True or False: It is normal to have a bowel movement once a day.

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True, but normal frequency can range from three times a week to three times a day.

41
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What does the term ‘fecal impaction’ refer to?

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A condition where stool becomes hard and difficult to pass.

42
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Fill in the blank: The average person produces about _____ ounces of poop each day.

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14 to 18 ounces.

43
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What can cause changes in stool consistency?

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Dietary changes, infections, and digestive disorders.

44
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What is the primary purpose of poop?

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To eliminate waste products from the body.

45
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of feces? A) Water B) Bacteria C) Oxygen

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C) Oxygen.

46
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What is the significance of the gut microbiome in relation to poop?

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It helps in digestion and influences stool composition.

47
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True or False: Poop can provide insights into a person’s health.

A

True.

48
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What is ‘steatorrhea’?

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The presence of excess fat in stools, often indicating malabsorption.

49
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Fill in the blank: The average time for food to travel through the digestive system is _____ hours.

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24 to 72 hours.

50
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What is the primary reason for changes in stool odor?

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Diet and the types of bacteria in the gut.

51
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What lifestyle factor is most commonly associated with bowel irregularities?

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Diet.

52
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following conditions can lead to changes in stool? A) Diabetes B) Hypertension C) Asthma

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A) Diabetes.

53
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What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?

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To store feces until they are expelled from the body.

54
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True or False: It’s possible to have a bowel movement without the urge to go.

A

True.

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