Articles

In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article.

For help with this exercise, see section 29d of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

  1. Question

    If your child falls, wash ____ wound as soon as possible with soap and lukewarm water.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - If your child falls, wash ____ wound as soon as possible with soap and lukewarm water.

  2. Question

    Look carefully at the cut to see if ____ dirt has gotten in.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - Look carefully at the cut to see if ____ dirt has gotten in.

  3. Question

    Children can get ____ abrasion when they fall while skateboarding or scootering.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - Children can get ____ abrasion when they fall while skateboarding or scootering.

  4. Question

    Scrub ____ wound with ____ clean towel or washcloth to get all the dirt out.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - Scrub ____ wound with ____ clean towel or washcloth to get all the dirt out.

  5. Question

    Doctors do not recommend using hydrogen peroxide as ____ antiseptic to clean a wound.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - Doctors do not recommend using hydrogen peroxide as ____ antiseptic to clean a wound.

  6. Question

    Hydrogen peroxide destroys ____ white blood cells that help repair ____ wounds.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - Hydrogen peroxide destroys ____ white blood cells that help repair ____ wounds.

  7. Question

    A better choice is ____ antibiotic ointment that you can buy at any drugstore.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - A better choice is ____ antibiotic ointment that you can buy at any drugstore.

  8. Question

    The ointment seals ____ wound, and it starts to heal within eight hours, with or without ____ bandage.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - The ointment seals ____ wound, and it starts to heal within eight hours, with or without ____ bandage.

  9. Question

    Put on ____ bandage if the wound is big, bleeds easily, or is rubbing against ____ clothing.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - Put on ____ bandage if the wound is big, bleeds easily, or is rubbing against ____ clothing.

  10. Question

    Use ____ adhesive bandage or ____ gauze pad, and change the covering of the wound every day.

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    Articles: In the following passage, decide whether each blank space needs a definite article (the), an indefinite article(a or an), or no article. - Use ____ adhesive bandage or ____ gauze pad, and change the covering of the wound every day.