Activity 1. Fill in the blank with a, an, or the only where necessary. Write O if no article is required.


The was a _____ surprise on her face when she received _____ letter from you.
After an hour’s talk, they stopped for ______ rest.
We were moved with _______ pity for the sick baby.
Have you had_____ encounter with a queer person?
_____ book is about ________ young man who wanted independence.






He was filled with________ gratitude toward the fireman who saved his child from ________ fire.
I can’t recall ________ instance when she complained of _______ headache.
We could feel _______ the goodness in her heart when she offered us _______ place to stay.
A lot of rich people are willing to exchange _______ wealth for _______ happiness.
10.Have you ever had _______ cold, or been bitten by ______ mosquito?
11. Living things inhabit many environment on _______ earth.
12. The living part of any ecosystem, that is, all ________ different organisms that live in that area, is called _________ community.
13. Most people prefer ______ peace of mind to _______ riches.
14. Imagine yourself as ________ explorer who is going on _______ trip around _______ the world.
15. Some plants move from one place to another with ______ help from _____ water, _______ wind, and even _______ people.

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