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Articles of Confederation Practice Quiz

Try our interactive quiz on constitutional articles

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 8
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Paper art for Battle of the Articles trivia quiz challenging high school English students.

Which article correctly completes the sentence: 'I saw ____ elephant at the zoo'?
an
no article
the
a
We use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound, and 'elephant' starts with an 'e' sound. This makes 'an' the correct choice in this sentence.
Choose the correct article: '____ sun is very bright today.'
no article
an
a
the
The sun is a unique celestial object, so the definite article 'the' is required to indicate its singularity. Using any other article would imply a nonspecific object.
Choose the correct article for the sentence: 'I visited ____ Canada last summer.'
an
no article
the
a
Country names like Canada are used without an article in standard English. Thus, no article is needed in this context.
Select the appropriate article: 'She is ____ engineer at the firm.'
the
a
an
no article
When referring to professions in a singular countable sense, the indefinite article is needed. 'Engineer' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct.
Choose the correct article: 'It was ____ unusual experience.'
no article
a
an
the
'Unusual' begins with a vowel sound, which requires the indefinite article 'an' before the singular countable noun 'experience'.
Select the correct article to complete the sentence: 'I need to buy ____ new computer for school.'
a
the
an
no article
The noun 'computer' is singular and starts with a consonant sound, so the correct indefinite article is 'a'.
Choose the correct article for the sentence: 'She is ____ honest person who always tells the truth.'
a
no article
an
the
The adjective 'honest' begins with a silent 'h' and a vowel sound, thus it requires the article 'an' before the noun.
Identify the best fitting article: 'They visited ____ historical museum in the city center.'
a
the
an
no article
Although 'historical' begins with a vowel letter, it is pronounced with an initial /h/ sound. Therefore, the correct indefinite article is 'a'.
Select the appropriate article: '____ Nile is the longest river in Africa.'
a
an
no article
the
River names such as the Nile are unique and well-known, which is why the definite article 'the' is used.
Determine the correct article to complete the sentence: 'He wants to become ____ astronaut when he grows up.'
no article
a
an
the
Since 'astronaut' starts with a vowel sound, it must be preceded by 'an'. This is the standard rule for singular nouns beginning with vowel sounds.
Choose the right article for the sentence: 'We need to clean ____ windows before painting the house.'
an
a
the
no article
The phrase refers to specific windows - the ones on the house - thus the definite article 'the' is required.
Which article correctly fills in the blank? '____ Himalayas are home to many unique species.'
an
the
no article
a
Mountain ranges such as the Himalayas require the definite article 'the' because they refer to a specific group of mountains.
Select the right article: '____ European trip is expensive because of all the sightseeing expenses.'
the
an
no article
a
Even though 'European' starts with a vowel letter, its pronunciation begins with a 'y' sound, so the proper article is 'a'.
Choose the appropriate article: 'She gave me ____ useful advice that changed my perspective.'
an
no article
the
a
The noun 'advice' is uncountable and is used in a general sense here, so it does not require an article.
Identify the correct article for the sentence: 'He is studying to become ____ lawyer in the future.'
an
a
no article
the
The noun 'lawyer' is singular and begins with a consonant sound; therefore, the appropriate indefinite article is 'a'.
Determine the correct completion: 'I left my keys on ____ car.'
no article
a
the
an
Because 'my car' specifies which car is meant, the definite article 'the' is used to indicate this particular car.
Which article correctly completes: 'She is reading ____ interesting book about art history.'
an
no article
a
the
Although 'interesting' begins with a consonant letter, its pronunciation starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct article before the singular countable noun.
Which is the correct sequence of articles for the following sentence: 'I enjoyed ____ meal at ____ restaurant in ____ new part of town.'
an / a / the
a / the / a
a / a / a
the / a / the
None of the nouns in the sentence refer to a previously known specific entity, so the indefinite article 'a' is appropriate for each blank.
Select the correct article or lack thereof: 'She speaks ____ fluent French.'
a
an
the
no article
When discussing language skills, especially with adjectives like 'fluent', the language is stated without an article. Therefore, no article is used before 'fluent French'.
Determine the correct usage of articles: '____ Mount Everest is ____ tallest mountain in the world.'
the / the
an / a
a / a
no article / the
Mount Everest is a proper noun and does not require an article, while the superlative 'tallest mountain' needs the definite article 'the' to denote its uniqueness.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand the role articles play in sentence structure.
  2. Identify common errors in article usage.
  3. Apply correct article usage in various sentence contexts.
  4. Analyze contextual clues to determine the appropriate article.
  5. Evaluate and correct grammar mistakes related to articles.

Articles of Confederation Quiz Review Cheat Sheet

  1. Birth of American Government - Imagine the United States as a newborn with the Articles of Confederation as its first set of rules in 1781. It united all thirteen states under a loose confederation but left plenty of wiggle room for misunderstandings. This fragile framework set the stage for big changes ahead. Britannica
  2. No Taxing Power - Under the Articles, Congress couldn't levy taxes on its own and had to beg states for funds, which often came up short. This cash flow crisis meant the federal government struggled to pay debts or fund national projects. It's like having a wallet and no way to fill it! History.com
  3. Missing Executive Branch - There was no president or executive office to enforce laws, so decisions often felt like friendly suggestions rather than binding rules. Without a strong leader, coordinating national policies became a chaotic group chat. That drama underscored a serious need for central authority. Gilder Lehrman Institute
  4. Unanimous Amendments - Want to tweak the Articles? You needed all thirteen states to agree, which was like trying to plan a trip with thirteen highly opinionated friends. This unanimity rule locked in problems and prevented timely fixes. No wonder change was nearly impossible! U.S. House History Office
  5. Judicial Black Hole - There was no national court system to interpret laws or settle state disputes, so conflicts often ended up unresolved or wildly inconsistent. It's like having rules but no referee on the field. The result? Legal chaos across borders. Gilder Lehrman Institute
  6. Army by Request - Congress could declare war and handle foreign affairs but couldn't maintain a standing army, relying instead on state militias. When push came to shove, pulling together a defense force felt like herding cats. This patchwork system left the young nation vulnerable. History.com
  7. Currency Chaos - Each state minted its own money, leading to wild fluctuations in value and a nightmare for interstate trade. Imagine going on vacation and discovering each city uses its own currency with no exchange rate board. This fragmentation hurt commerce big time. Gilder Lehrman Institute
  8. Northwest Ordinance Win - Despite its flaws, the Articles enabled the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, a huge success that outlined how new states could join the union. It set rules for self-government and banned slavery in the territory. This blueprint fueled westward expansion and inspired optimism. Britannica
  9. Commerce Conundrum - Without power to regulate interstate or foreign trade, states slapped tariffs on each other, creating economic roadblocks. It's like every state ran its own toll booth, slowing down business and breeding resentment. A unified market was sorely missing. History.com
  10. Prelude to a Stronger Union - The Articles' shortcomings highlighted the need for a more robust federal government, paving the way for the U.S. Constitution in 1789. This new framework balanced power and created a living document that could adapt over time. It was a game-changer for American democracy! U.S. House History Office
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