'A' and 'The' Explained: A learner's guide to definite and indefinite articles by Seonaid Beckwith

Author:Seonaid Beckwith [Beckwith, Seonaid]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: English as a foreign language
Published: 2013-12-14T16:00:00+00:00

Exercise 8.1

Fill the gap with the correct article. She bought some jewellery abroad, and sold it at ______ profit when she got home.

John's solution is correct to ______ certain extent. It will help, but it won't fix the problem completely.

I could see a mountain range in ______ distance.

I really like the museums in London, but I like the British Museum in ______ particular.

I love living in London on ______ whole (very occasionally it's difficult).

He seems nice normally, but behind ______ scenes he makes some deals I don't approve of.

He didn't realise he was in ______ danger from the tide until the coastguard arrived.

My brother was at ______ loose end at home, so he was pleased when his friend called.

Crime is on ______ increase. You should be careful of your bag.

I didn't break the vase on ______ purpose, Mummy! It was an accident.

David could tell at ______ glance that the news was bad.

I wanted to get some plums but I bought peaches by ______ mistake.

I called Julie on ______ off-chance that she was free for lunch.

That radio station reports the news in ______ brief at 7 a.m.

Our shower will be fixed next week. In ______ meantime, we can use the shower at the gym.

She thought she'd get better results if she studied harder, but, on ______ contrary, she needed to relax more instead.

I bought an old car with ______ view to fixing it up.

She crossed the room on ______ tiptoe, as the baby had just fallen asleep.

Julie is on ______ diet again! She's always trying to lose weight.

Are you in ______ habit of studying every day? If not, you need to start!

I made him a birthday cake in ______ secret.

The charity ball was for ______ good cause, so many people gave money.

I was in ______ hurry this morning and I forgot my umbrella.

Your wallet is in ______ front of the TV.

She likes her job in ______ general, but this week has been very stressful.

Please cut that piece of cake in ______ half. It's too much for one person!

Unfortunately, I don't see my old friends on ______ regular basis. We only meet rarely.

The doctor told him to stop smoking for ______ sake of his health.

In ______ sense, Rebecca is right. What she says is partly true.

I couldn't get to the door quickly because my suitcase was in ______ way.

If you don't get private tuition for the exam, you are at ______ disadvantage.

I usually drink tea, but today I thought I'd have coffee for ______ change.

It's difficult to study every day, but in ______ long run it will be worth it.

John loves living in the countryside. I, on ______ other hand, prefer the city.

I'm still in ______ touch with friends from school. We meet once a year.

Richard has been behaving very strangely recently. Perhaps he's in ______ love!

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