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1. 1.

   Check whether the article has been used correctly in the following sentences. Correct the sentences that are wrong.

   1. The university awarded Mr Moorthy a honorary degree.
   2. An metal ring on the leg of a migratory bird helps to track its path.
   3. Engineer saw man tampering with the pipes in the building.
   4. Camel and a monkey wanted to cross a river.
   5. Please buy a nails and a hammer.
   6. There was a island in the middle of the river where we went for a picnics.
   7. A African and a American were part of the team.
   8. The leader called a meeting but only few people attended.
   9. 'There's a Miss Charles to see you sir', the housekeeper announced.
   10. 'What wonderful painting!'. exclaimed Chitra.
2. 2.

   Complete the following sentences with suitable articles. Put a cross (x) where no article is required.

   1. We need to buy ____________ wood for the door.
   2. My sister is ____________ IAS officer.
   3. Don't play with ___________ lighter or something will catch ___________ fire.
   4. When they are at ___________ home, they often play __________ carom.
   5. It was late at _________ night and everyone was in __________ bed when __________ thief entered __________ house.
   6. We took rather long. We reached after __________ four and ________ half hours.
   7. This is _________ third Saturday in a row that we could not meet.
   8. We came here by _________ car.
   9. I'm really afraid of _________ heights.
   10. She speaks _________ Japanese.
   11. The students were at _________ college early for the exam.
   12. The country produces __________ large quantities of _________ rice and wheat.
   13. __________ Patels invited us for _________ dinner.