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Mrs Johnson: I understand, Maya. It’s natural to feel that way when you’re in a new
place. But remember, (c) students have been in your shoes before and they’ve
managed to find their way.
Maya: Really? It just seems like everyone has their group of friends already.
Mrs Johnson: That might be true to (d) extent. But (e) students are
always open to making new friends. Have you tried joining any clubs or teams?
Maya: I thought about joining the basketball team, but I was too nervous.
Mrs Johnson: Maya, you have (f) talent and skill to be an asset to any team.
Plus, it’s a great way to meet (g) students with similar interests. Why don’t you
give it a try?
Maya: I guess I could. I just need (h) courage to take the first step.
Mrs Johnson: And that’s all it takes - (i) courage. I believe in you, Maya.
You’ll see, in (j) weeks, things will start looking up.
Maya: Thanks, Mrs Johnson. Your advice is important to me. I’ll try out for the
team and maybe join (k) the clubs too.
Mrs Johnson: That’s the spirit, Maya! Remember, I’m here if you need (l) help
or someone to talk to. You’re not alone in this.
Now, read the following sentences.
Throughout the day, I noticed the tight-knit groups of friends, laughing and
sharing inside jokes.
I wasn’t just the new girl anymore; I was a teammate, a friend.
I’ll be back to feeling like an outsider soon.
The words a, an and the are called articles. ‘A’ and ‘an’ are called the indefinite
articles because they do not refer to any specific person or thing. The article ‘the’ is
called the definite article because it refers to a specific person or thing.
The article ‘a’ is used before a noun that starts with a consonant sound. The article
‘an’ is used before a noun that starts with a vowel sound.
For example,
a teammate
an outsider
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