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A. Look at the first letter of each word. Then match each with a or an.

octopus puppy

a

bear storm

eagle lollipop

an

apple fish

We use the when we talk of a particular person, place, animal or thing.

For example,

• The puppet stuck out his tongue at him.

• The coat kept me too warm.

Choose the correct option. The words in the brackets will help you.

1. I liked the / a book you gave me. (particular)

2. We saw an / the elephant at the zoo. (general)

3. The little boy wants to read a / the comic book. (general)

4. The puppy picked up a / the stick. (general)

5. The puppy picked up a / the stick that I threw. (particular)

6. Farida ate an / the egg for breakfast. (general)

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