Definite and indefinite articles

1 Dan was playing outside in the street when he saw a red car go past driven by a teacher from his
school.

2 The university has announced proposals to build a new library to replace an existing one.

3 I must buy a tin opener. I keep having to borrow one from the woman next door.

4 We went out to an excellent restaurant last night. The food was delicious and the service first class

5 Where’s the teapot? - It’s in the cupboard on the right.

6 Why don’t you buy Mark a set of golf clubs he’s always wanted one for his birthday?

7 He has developed a way of teaching musical theory. The method is designed for children.

8 Once, when I won a competition, I had to choose between a holiday in Disneyland and a car. I
chose the car, of course.

Complete the sentences using the words in the box. Use the where necessary. Use the same word in
both (a) and (b) in each pair.

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1a …………………………… all over the world have published photos of the royal baby.

b Emily left …………………………… we asked for on the table.

2a ………………………………… played a very important part in his life.

b I thought ………………………… used in the film was the best part.

3a I’ve forgotten most of ………………………….. I learnt at school.

b I’m learning ……………………….. at night school.

4a I’ll always be grateful for …………………………… he gave me.

b I asked him for ……………….. about the problem.

5a Put ……………………… you bought straight into the fridge.

b ……………………… at that new Korean restaurant was excellent.

6a I never did enjoy studying ………………….. .

b I’m reading a book about ……………………. of the New Zealand Maori.

7a The world price of ………………………. has reached a record high.

b ………………………….. we got last week from the Brazilian café was excellent.

8a In my opinion, ………………………. deserve to be better paid.

b ……………………………. in an old people’s home need to have enormous patience.

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1 Seoul is the capital of South Korea.

2 Heathrow is the busiest airport in Europe.

3 Leave early if you want to miss the rush hour.

4 We arrived in Paris on the third of May.

5 I went to bed late last night.

6 Mary is in hospital. She had an operation for appendicitis. I’m going to the hospital to see her.

7 Bob is in prison for burglary. his mother is going to the prison to visit him.
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1) I bought .................. hat and ................... pair of shoes at ............... shops.

Unfortunately ....................... shoes are ............ wrong size.

2) Where are ................... children ? - They’re in ...... garden.

3) My sister’s ....... teacher in ....... school near London. She has three children , two girls
and .......... boy. .................. girls are in her class at school but ....... boy isn’t old
enough for school yet.

4) Jane and Bill are ........ very nice couple. She has ....... clothes shop and he works in
........ office in ........ centre of town.

5) Where are my shoes ? – On ...... floor in ....... kitchen.

6) How much are driving lessons ? - €25 ...... hour.

7) When you come to bed , can you put ........ cat out and turn off .......... lights?

8) I went to ....... restaurant last night.

9) What’s the name of ........ restaurant we went to last night.

10) I come to ................... school by ........... bus.

11) This morning .......... bus was late.

12) I was at ........... home all day yesterday.

13) ................Cats don’t like ............. dogs usually.

14) ...............Heathrow is the busiest airport in .................. Europe.

15) What time does your plane get in ? - I’ll come to............ airport to meet you.