'a', 'an' and 'the'. Articles are often the extra, incorrect word.

Decide which of the following words in bold are correct and which are incorrect.

1 In which of the following sentences is 'the' the extra, incorrect word?
A The kindness is a quality I like most in people.
B I would like to thank you for the kindness you showed me last week.

2 In which of the following sentences is 'an' the extra, incorrect word?
A The newspaper is starting an advice column for its readers.
B She gave me an advice about giving up smoking.

3 In which of the following sentences is 'the' the extra, incorrect word?
A Are you doing anything at the Christmas?
B The Christmas we spent in Italy was wonderful.

4 In which of the following sentences is 'the' the extra, incorrect word?
A I'm thinking of having the English lessons.
B The lesson we had yesterday was really boring.

5 In which of the following sentences is 'some' the extra, incorrect word?
A Would you like some sweets?
B All children love some sweets.

6 In which of the following sentences is 'any' the extra, incorrect word?
A I haven't seen you for any years.
B The manager will contact you about any years when tax was not paid.

7 7 In which of the following sentences is 'the' the extra, incorrect word?
A They are having a collection for the local church tomorrow.
B I've been thinking about whether I should start going to the church.

8 In which of the following sentences is 'a' the extra, incorrect word?
A I met Susan at a night school.
B I'm thinking of doing a night school course.