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