Printable Handout: Definite Article or Zero Article- Geography

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Instructions: Choose the correct answer.

Q1 - Do we say 'the' with the names of rivers?

The Nile is the longest river.
Nile is the longest river.

Q2 - Do we say 'the' with the names of mountains?

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
The Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

Q3 - Do we say 'the' with the names of lakes?

The Lake Victoria is in Africa.
Lake Victoria is in Africa.

Q4 - Do we say 'the' with the names of seas?

Dead Sea
The Dead Sea

Q5 - Do we say 'the' with the names of oceans?

Pacific
The Pacific

Q6 - Do we say 'the' with the names of mountain ranges?

Alps
The Alps

Q7 - Do we say 'the' with the names of countries?

Italy
The Italy

Q8 - Do we say 'the' with the names of countries ?

Czech Republic
The Czech Republic

Q9 - Do we say 'the' with the names of countries?

United Kingdom
The United Kingdom

Q10 - Do we say 'the' with the names of streets?

Regent Street
The Regent Street

Q11 - Do we say 'the' with the names of American States?

Texas
The Texas

Q12 - Do we say 'the' with the names of British counties?

Yorkshire
The Yorkshire

Q13 - Do we say 'the' with the names of islands?

Madeira
The Madeira

Q14 - Do we say 'the' with the names of islands ?

The Isle of Man
Isle of Man

Q15 - Do we say 'the' with the names of groups of islands ?

Azores
The Azores

Q16 - Do we say 'the' with the names of continents?

Asia
The Asia

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