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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.