TSA CBT Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT considered an article?

1. Some

2. An

3. A

4. The

The correct answer is: Some

The correct answer is "some." This is because "some" functions as a determiner and quantifier, indicating an unspecified amount or number of something. It does not define a specific noun, which is the primary role of articles. Articles, such as "an," "a," and "the," are used to indicate definiteness or indefiniteness of a noun. Specifically, "an" and "a" are indefinite articles used before nouns that introduce them for the first time, while "the" is a definite article that refers to a specific noun that is already known to the listener or reader. Thus, the presence of "some" as a determiner distinguishes it from the definite and indefinite articles listed in the other options.