The document provides grammar exercises on using articles (a, an, the) for first and second mentions of nouns. The first exercise gives instructions for making a Spanish omelette and requires filling in the correct article at each step. The second exercise is a dialogue between Helen and Diana about borrowing a computer or tablet and requires selecting the right article to complete each statement. The document aims to practice correct article usage depending on whether a noun is being introduced for the first time or being referred to again.
The document provides grammar exercises on using articles (a, an, the) for first and second mentions of nouns. The first exercise gives instructions for making a Spanish omelette and requires filling in the correct article at each step. The second exercise is a dialogue between Helen and Diana about borrowing a computer or tablet and requires selecting the right article to complete each statement. The document aims to practice correct article usage depending on whether a noun is being introduced for the first time or being referred to again.
The document provides grammar exercises on using articles (a, an, the) for first and second mentions of nouns. The first exercise gives instructions for making a Spanish omelette and requires filling in the correct article at each step. The second exercise is a dialogue between Helen and Diana about borrowing a computer or tablet and requires selecting the right article to complete each statement. The document aims to practice correct article usage depending on whether a noun is being introduced for the first time or being referred to again.
1 Choose a, an or the in the cooking instructions below. How to make a Spanish Omelette • Take 0 a /an frying pan and put some oil in it. • Take 1 a / an onion and cut it up into small pieces. • Do the same thing with 2 a / an potato. • Fry 3 an / the onion and 4 a / the potato together for about 10 minutes. • Take 5 a / an egg and break it into the frying pan • Mix it well with 6 a / the potato and onion. • Do the same thing with three other eggs and cook for five minutes. • Use 7 a / an plate to turn the omelette over then put it back in 8 a / the frying pan. • Cook the other side for five more minutes /8
2 Choose a, an or the to complete this dialogue.
Helen: Have you got 0 ____ computer or a tablet please, Diana? I want to check Facebook. Aa B an C the Diana: I’ve got 1 ____ old laptop, Aa B an C the or there’s 2 ____ tablet on the table over there. Aa B an C the I thought you had 3 ____ smartphone? Why don’t you check it on that? Aa B an C the Helen: Well, I can’t usually get the internet here on 4 ____ smartphone I’ve got, Aa B an C the so I didn’t bring it with me. Can I use 5 ____ tablet, please? Aa B an C the Diana: Sure, and I’ll use 6 ____ laptop. Aa B an C the Would you like 7 ____ orange? I’m going to have one. Aa B an C the Helen: Yes, please. /7 /15