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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.