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UNIT
EXERCISES
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62.1 Put a/an, the or zero article (-), whichever is most likely, in the spaces in these sentences.
In some cases, you can use either the or zero article (write the/-,). (A)
1 a She starts work on Monday next week.
b I last saw her in town earlier in the year. I'm sure it was Monday, because that's when I
go shopping, but I can't remember the exact date.
c They phoned on Monday before the accident.
2 a I remember when Frank was last here. It was Christmas I got my new bike.
b It was Christmas to remember.
c We're returning after Christmas.
3 a The race is always held in June.
b We last saw Dave June your mother was staying with us.
c Even though it was March, the weather reminded me of hot June day.
4 a With the wedding and the new job, it was summer she would always remember.
b There was a long drought in South Africa in summer of 1993.
c I'm hoping to visit Italy in summer.
5 a We had a really good time over New Year.
b Have happy New Year!
c I'll contact you in New Year.

62.2 Study these extracts from newspapers. Decide which of them need an article ('the or a/an,) with
the highlighted word. (B)
1 ...They had to spend night in a hotel because the flight was delayed...
2 ...will be able to wake up in morning and find their video-recorder...
3 ...was often kept awake at night by their song which floated up through the window...
4 ...or are old people who go to bed in afternoon because they can't afford to heat their
houses...
5 ...until deliberations were completed. On Saturday morning, the jury embarked on its most
difficult task...
6 ...be put into the sculpture itself; lights can be used at night which focus on the works;
better alarms at the...
7 ...storm area grew and drifted southwards during afternoon, while other storms developed
over the North...
8 ...can doze off in the sunshine, or wander out at night. Single parents are, particularly on
holiday, out on their...
9 ...reflect the pain of the story. But, then, it was evening of celebration. It all ended with
audience...
10 ...because in my head was a dream I had during night and I wanted to continue that dream
to...
62.3 Where necessary, correct the
articles in this extract from
a letter. (A, B & C)
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