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How Well Do You Know Greek Articles? Take the Quiz!

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Welcome to the Greek articles quiz!

This is a fun opportunity to test your knowledge on the definite and indefinite articles in Greek.

Whether you’re new to the language or just looking for a quick refresher, this quiz will help you brush up on the rules and nuances.

If you’re not sure about something, feel free to revisit my guide on The Greek article – Definite and Indefinite as well as the guide on How to Avoid Common Mistakes with Greek Articles before diving in.

Ready to test your skills?

Let’s go!


Multiple Choice Questions


1. Which of the following is the correct form of the definite article for a neuter noun in nominative singular?

a. ο
b. η
c. το
d. ένας


2. When is the definite article used in Greek?

a. To refer to something specific
b. To refer to indefinite or unknown things
c. Only with verbs
d. In past tense sentences


3. What is the Greek definite article for a masculine noun in nominative singular?

a. η
b. το
c. ο
d. ένας


4. Which of the following is the correct form of the indefinite article for a feminine noun in nominative singular?

a. ένας
b. η
c. μία
d. το


True or False


5. The definite article in Greek has no Vocative case.

True / False

6. The indefinite article has no plural form in Greek.

True / False

7. The definite article in Greek is only used for singular nouns.

True / False


Fill in the Blanks


8. The definite article must agree with the noun in ______, ______, and ______.

9. In accusative feminine, the final “ν” is retained when the next word starts with ______ or certain consonants like κ, π, and τ.


Matching


10. Match the following articles to their types:

  • ένας, μία, ένα
  • ο, η, το
    a. Indefinite article
    b. Definite article


How did you do?

Whether you aced every question or picked up a few new insights, you’ve taken another step toward mastering the Greek articles.

Keep practicing, and you’ll soon be using these articles with ease.

Whether you’re speaking, reading, or just exploring Greek, every bit of knowledge helps!

Now, let’s check out the answers and see how you did.


Answer Key

  1. c. το
  2. a. To refer to something specific
  3. c. ο
  4. c. μία
  5. True
  6. True
  7. False
  8. gender, case, number
  9. a vowel
  10. ένας, μία, ένα – a; ο, η, το – b

2 Comments

  1. Julia Walsh

    Thanks for this quiz which was great for revision. However, shouldn’t the answer to question number 1 be «το» so answer is “C” ?

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