1.Brain de Souza is "a journalist."
2.Stella Jones is "an accountant."
3.Inez Manuel is "a singer."
4.Martin Chan is "an optican."
5.Patrick Hill is "an inspector."
6.Faizal Hussein is "a lawyer."

Practice E
Fill n the blanks with the words in the boxes.

1.Danny drew an "idloo" and a "tont" in his sketchbook.
2.I am a "child" and you are an "adult".
3.This pendan has both an "ereraid" and a "diamond" in it.
4.That musician owns an "organ" and a"ukelele".
5.I use a "calculator" to add numbers.My grandfather prefers to use an "abacus'.

Practice F
Fill in the blanks with suitable words in the boxes.Each item may only be used once.
 
Meera is 13 years old.She is an "Egyptian".She and her family live in the countryside.They have a" house" in an estate next to an "orahard".They have an "owl" for a pet.Meera"s ambition is to be a "vet".

Pedro is 12 years old.He is a "Mexican".He and his family live in the city.They have an "apartment" in a building next to a "cinema".They have a hamstor for a pet.Pedre"s ambition is to be an "actor".

Practice G
Tick the correct words to complete the sentences.

1.I,m hungry.Please give me "a burger".
2.The bathroom tap is leaking.Please call for "a plumber".
3.Is there "an elevator" to the top floor?I,m tired of walking.
4.My uncle is in hospital.He,s going to have "an operation" on Friday.
5.Oh dear!I,m on the wrong road and I can,t make "an U-turn".

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Practice A
Fill in the blanks with a,an or the.

1.There is "an" owl on my roof.My cat is watching "the: owl with great interest.
2.There are dark clouds in "the" sky.We cannot see "the" sun.
3.Do not stand at "the" door,Marina.You are blocking the way.
4.I gave my brother "a" xylophone for his birthday.He is now playing "the" xylophone.
5.Mr Ho is lookinf for "an" architect to design his house."The" architect must be good.

Practice B
Fill in the blanks with a,an or the.

There is a museum in Hicks Street.It has "a" porch and "the" verandah.There are many exhibits along "the" verandah.There is "a" eagle made of stone in front of "the" porch.It rests on "a" pedestal."The" gate is about 300 metres away.There is "an" arch over "the" gate.

Practice C
Rewrite the sentencea.Put in a,an or the where necessary.

1."The" sea is calm today.
2.Would you like "an" ice cube inyour drink?
3.My mother uses "an" apron when she cooks.
4.I have "an" orange and "a" pear.I,ll keep "the" orange.Who wants "the" pear?
5.My father works in "a" bank.He leaves "the" house at 8.00am.He arrives at "the" office at 8.30am.