Read through the following sentences and decide if they need a, an, the or no word. I must be in a good mood today because I've decided to be generous; you can use these points to help you choose the right answers!
Points to remember
We do not use a/an with uncontable nouns.
Use an for words that begin with a silent h.
We use the with names of places.
Don't use the when you are talking about things generally.
Letters f,h,l,m,n,r,s,x and a,e,i,o, when used alone, are used with an.
We use the with nationalities.
Use an with countable nouns that begin with vowel sounds.
Use the with superlative adjectives.
Do not use an,a or the with adjectives on their own.
Use a with words that start with a u but are pronounced with a y.
6 - ___ Irish are known for their sense of humour.
7 - Would you like ___ apple?
8 - This is ___ best website on the internet!
9 - Do you like ___ pink?
10 - Is there ___ university near your house?
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