Grammar Quiz: ESL Exercises: A; AN; THE (7)

Her daughter was so lovely ______ little girl that everyb ody in the street would smile at her at ______ first sight.
1. the; the
2. a; /
3. a; a
4. a; the
Such is ______ human nature that many people don't value ______ things they possess until they've lost them.
1. the; the
2. a; the
3. / ; the
4. a; /
Listening to ______ music is quite ______ useful form of relaxation.
1. / ; an
2. the; a
3. / ; /
4. / ; a
-- Where's my blue shirt?

-- It's in ______ washing machine. You will have to wear ______ different shirt.
1. the; a
2. /; a
3. a; a
4. the; the
I think it is right to buy him ______ MP3 as ______ birthday present.
1. a; a
2. an; the
3. an; a
4. / ; a
It is believed that no animals can stay alive in ______ water at 1,500 meters below ______ sea level.
1. the; the
2. / ; a
3. / ; /
4. the; /
-- Do you know ______ Miss Burton?

-- Is it the blonde girl who is always dreaming to be ______ actress?
1. a; an
2. an; an
3. / ; /
4. the; the
Many families keep pet animals like ______ dogs. As is pointed out by some scientists, ______ dog needs a regular balanced diet, not just meat.
1. / ; the
2. / ; a
3. the; /
4. / ; the
I lost ______ diamond ring my boyfriend bought for me. Could you keep ______ eye out for it when you clean the house?
1. the; an
2. a; /
3. a; an
4. a; an
It is known that drivers who are tired and sleepy on ______ road are likely to have ______ accidents.
1. the; the
2. / ; the
3. / ; /
4. the; /