Topic: Choose the right article 5

These exercises will help you to practice using English articles in a Business English context. Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.

1. Do you know how to program in __________________________ Java? ( = a programming language)
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  a

2. We're looking to hire someone who speaks __________________________ Russian.
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  a

3. I don't think he's __________________________ good fit ( = well-matched) for our company.
  the
  NO ARTICLE
  a

4. Direct selling accounts for about __________________________ 50% of our annual sales.
  the
  NO ARTICLE
  a

5. The senate passed an important energy bill on Tuesday. __________________________ bill will ensure that companies don't overcharge their customers.
  A
  NO ARTICLE
  The

6. The senator from California spoke out against __________________________ racism. (in general)
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  a

7. The senator from California spoke out against __________________________ last week's protests in Los Angeles.
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  a

8. The senator from California spoke out against __________________________ protests in Los Angeles that killed 10 people.
  a
  NO ARTICLE
  the

9. He has __________________________ MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Harvard.
  the
  an
  NO ARTICLE

10. He signed up for _________________________ MBA program that I told you about last week.
  an
  the
  NO ARTICLE

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