«A» is an article. Theory and Practice for English Learners - Volha Hurskaya

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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.

      Articles with Names of Places and Institutions

      Exercise 27. Match two parts of a sentence and fill in the blanks with “the” where necessary.

      Exercise

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