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1. 1.

   Underline each article in the following sentences. Identify each article by writing above it, D for definite or I for indefinite.

   1. One source calls it the largest rosebush in the world.
   2. It has a thick trunk and many branches.
   3. The plant is very old now.
   4. Many people travel to the tombstone to see this bush.
   5. It grows beside the old Rose Tree Inn.
   6. The rosebush covers a large area.
2. 2.

   Write a, an, or nothing to complete these sentences.

   1. I'd like _____________ sandwich, please.
   2. He asked me for _____________ money.
   3. They wanted _____________ information about the trains.
   4. I'd like ______________ apple and ______________ orange, please.
   5. They've got _____________ very big house.
   6. Do you like _____________ fast cars?
   7. We watched films all _______________ afternoon.
   8. Have you got ______________ umbrella?
   9. I asked for ______________ bread and _____________ cheese.
   10. Are you drinking _____________ milk?
   11. I had ______________ glass of ______________ water.
   12. He gave me ______________ orange.
   13. Is there ______________ telephone here?
   14. We had _____________ eggs for ______________ breakfast.
   15. I like _____________ coffee and _____________ tea.
3. 3.

   Use a, an, some, or the.

   1. A: Did you bring a jacket?
      B: Yes, ___________ red jacket on the chair is mine.

   2. A: I want to go to ___________ beach today, but I can't find my beach bag. Do you know where it is?
      B: No. I'm sorry. I don't. You can borrow ___________ towel and __________ hat from me.
      A: That would be great. How about ___________ umbrella?
      B: Sure ___________ umbrella is in the garage. Don't forget to bring ___________ water. It's going to be __________ hot day.

   3. A: I met ___________ interesting person yesterday.
      B: Who?
      A: ___________ manager of ___________ new pet store on Main Street. She is ___________ pet psychologist. She helps pet owners understand their dogs and cats.
      B: I've never heard of ___________ pet psychologist. What ___________ unusual profession!

   4. A: Did you go to ___________ University of Mexico?
      B: Yes, I took ___________ art classes there.
      A: Did you take ___________ archaeology class?
      B: No, I took ___________ Spanish language class, ____________ art class and ___________ Mexican history classes.

   5. After you get in the car, you should shut ___________ door, put on your seatbelt, lock ___________ door, start ___________ engine; put your foot on ____________ brake, release ____________ emergency brake, put ___________ car in gear, step on the gas and GO-O-O-o-o-o-o.