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13. They enjoy playing … basketball to stay active and fit after school.

14. We decided to grab … quick brunch at the corner cafe before heading to … museum.

15. We often play … volleyball on the beach during summer.

Exercise 31. Where necessary, fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” or “the.”

1. My sister finished … college when I was … teenager.

2. I met my husband at … university.

3. He spent two weeks in … hospital recovering from surgery.

4. Do they go to … church every Sunday?

5. She visited … prison to support her friend who was serving time there.

6. This is … hospital where groundbreaking medical research is conducted.

7. Tomorrow we’re going to … hospital to visit our grandmother who had a minor surgery.

8. Instead of going to … church, they prefer to meditate in nature.

9. She often goes to … prison to volunteer and provide educational programs for inmates.

10. … university on the hill offers a picturesque view of the city.

Exercise 32. Where necessary, fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” or “the.”

1. … Tuesday is … second day of the week.

2. … January is … first month of the year.

3. … German is … language spoken in Germany.

4. … Times Square is a famous location in New York City.

5. … Heathrow Airport is … one of … busiest airports in the world.

6. … south is known for its warm climate.

7. … Orange juice is a refreshing morning beverage.

8. I like to play … hockey with my friends.

9. Let’s have … brunch together this weekend.

10. My neighbor can play … drums very well.

11. I enjoy spending time at … home with my family.

12. At … weekend, I usually relax and unwind.

13. … Earth is our home planet.