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Exercise 17. Fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” or “the.”

1. …owl is … nocturnal bird.

2. … whale is … marine mammal.

3. … butterfly is … colorful insect.

4. There is … banana in … basket.

5. There is … lion in … safari park.

6. I’ve bought … new book.

7. Let’s go out and find … gift for you.

8. I always prefer … bowl of soup for lunch.

9. This is … tree. … tree is beautiful.

10. This is … bicycle. … bicycle is old but reliable.

11. This is … bus. … bus goes to … airport.

12. Here’s … ball. … boy enjoys playing with … ball.

13. Look at this hat. … hat is very fashionable.

14. … Japanese are typically hardworking.

15. … Brazilians are excellent soccer players.

16. … Swiss are known for making quality watches.

17. … Indians enjoy spicy curries.

18. … Smiths are newcomers to the neighborhood.

19. Have you met … Parkers at …party?

20. … Williams are known for their patience.

21. … Earth is … planet in our solar system.

22. … Great Wall of China is … famous landmark.

23. … Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci.

24. … Nobel Prize was established in Sweden.

25. … sun is a massive celestial body.

26. One day, I will learn to play … guitar.

27. We visited … museum last week.

28. I read … interesting article in … newspaper.

29. I plan to go to … zoo next Saturday.

30. They own … cabin in … mountains.

Exercise 18. Where necessary, fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” “the,” or “some.”

1. The bakery is on … corner.

2. I drink … coffee every morning.

3. Lisa is … doctor.

4. Lena is … adventurous girl.

5. Have you ever visited … Grand Canyon?

6. I have got … nice shoes. You can borrow them.

7. There are … biscuits on … plate. Please, help yourself.

8. I heard that … English are reserved and disciplined.

9. It’s … my day off today! Would you like to go to … cinema?

10. It’s … beautiful painting! I want to buy it.

Exercise 19. Find and correct the mistakes.

1. There is no water on a moon.

2. Have you met Sarah? She’s a my cousin’s roommate.

3. A Johnsons reside on the Maple street.

4. This is the hat I found yesterday in a park.

5. Parthenon is an ancient temple.

6. The suit is a grey.

7. Canadians are known for their politeness.

8. What does your brother do? – He’s the doctor.

9. I wouldn’t say I enjoy a Literature.

10. What a lovely flowers! There are some roses and daisies on a table.

Exercise 20. Where necessary, fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” “the,” or “some.”

1. I’m sipping tea and enjoying … croissant. … croissant is filled with chocolate.

2. This is … incredible play. I would highly recommend to attend … play at … theater.

3. My father is in … garden. He is planting … beautiful flowers.

4. There’s … cozy bookstore near my workplace.

5. I often jog in … park four times … week.

6. This is … crucial presentation. … presentation is scheduled for the boardroom.

7. You can rent this bike for 10 dollars … day.

8. I love staying home at … weekends.

9. I typically solve two puzzles … week.

10. Would you mind grilling … chicken for me?

Exercise 21. Fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” or “the” where necessary.

1. I used to play … accordion when I was a child.

2. …trumpet emits a vibrant melody, while … tuba produces a deep, resonant tone.

3. Playing … ukulele requires nimble fingers and a keen sense of rhythm.

4. There is … grand piano in the corner of the room.

5. She dreams of becoming … flutist, just like her grandmother, who played … piccolo in … orchestra.

6. I want to buy … guitar and learn how to play it.

7. Matthew plays … tennis twice … week. This is … his rocket.

8. My husband used to play … soccer when he studied at … school.

9. … Canadians are good at playing … hockey.

10. Practice is key if you want to play … tennis well.

Exercise 22. Where necessary, fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” “the,” “some,” or “any.”

1. There is … cat in … garden.

2. I’ve got … small backpack.

3. Mike is … engineer. He loves his … job.

4. Where is … dressing room? I want to try on … T-shirts.

5. There’s … giraffe, … tiger, … antelope, and many other animals in … safari park.

6. I don’t have … concerns regarding this question.

7. Bob is … teacher. His wife is … manager.

8. Where is … library?

9. Where are … kids? – They’re at … playground.

10. There is … café on the corner.

Exercise 23. Fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” or “the” where necessary.

1. He doesn’t own … bicycle. He’s got … skateboard. … skateboard is blue.

2. My neighbors have … hamster and … fish. … hamster never disturbs … fish.

3. Here’s … pencil case. … pencil case is small.

4. I can see two boys. … boys are running.

5. My friend has … camera. … camera is black.

6. His … room is tidy.

7. We attended … lecture yesterday. … lecture was fascinating.

8. She’s got three … cousins and … sister. Her sister’s … name is Lisa.

9. My sister’s … boyfriend owns … motorcycle.

10. This … computer is broken. Pass me that … computer, please.

11. She’s got … guitar. It’s … acoustic guitar.

12. I received … postcard from my … cousin yesterday. … postcard is colorful.

13. She possesses … collection of stamps. … stamps are unique.

14. While we were in Tokyo, we stayed in … guesthouse. Sometimes, we had breakfast at … guesthouse, and sometimes at … café.

15. …Psychology is … exciting discipline for me.

Exercise 24. Fill in the blanks with “the” where necessary and answer the questions.

1. What is … most adventurous activity you have ever experienced?

2. Who is … most influential person you have ever met?

3. What is … most challenging course you have ever taken?

4. What is … most memorable place you have ever traveled to?

5. Who is … most talented artist, in your opinion?

6. What is … rarest item you have ever come across?

7. What is … most breathtaking view you have ever witnessed?

8. What is … most surprising fact you have ever learned?

9. Who is … funniest person you have ever met?

10. What is … most impressive skill you have seen someone possess?

Exercise 25. Fill in the blanks with “the” where necessary.

1. This is … second time I’ve visited this … museum.

2. Our project won … fourth prize in … competition.

3. She has … three cats.

4. This is … eighth time I’ve watched this … movie.

5. Our anniversary is on … fifteenth of September.

6. There are … twenty rooms in their apartment building.

7. What is … fourth season of the year?

8. Peter invited … six colleagues to the meeting.

9. This is … seventh article he has written this month.

10. … Smiths have a house on … fifteenth Apple street.

Exercise 26. Fill in the blanks with “the” where necessary.

1. I spend weekends planting flowers and vegetables in my backyard in … spring.

2. In … afternoon, the park is filled with families enjoying picnics and outdoor activities.

3. In … autumn, my favorite hobby is capturing the beauty of fall foliage through photography.

4. In … evening, the city lights create a magical atmosphere for a stroll.

5. In … January, the winter chill sets in, and many people make New Year’s resolutions.

6. In … summer, I enjoy hiking in the mountains and exploring nature trails.

7. It is a perfect time for cozy indoor hobbies like knitting and crafting by the fireplace in … winter.

8. On … Thursday, my evening is dedicated to my favorite hobby – participating in a local book club to discuss literature with fellow enthusiasts.

9. On … Tuesday, I attend my art class, where I unleash my creativity and explore different techniques.

10. Skiing down snow-covered slopes is my go-to hobby for an adrenaline-filled adventure in … winter.

11. They usually have team meetings in … morning to plan the day.