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In English, articles are used to specify whether a noun is definite or indefinite. Definite articles (the) are used when referring to a specific noun that is known or has already been mentioned. Indefinite articles (a/an) are used when referring to a non-specific noun or one that has not been previously mentioned.
In the sentences provided, we need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate articles:
- Read the page ten, please. (definite article "the" is used before "page" because it is a specific page)
- Minsk is a big city. (indefinite article "a" is used before "big city" because it is a general statement)
- Please send Jane the text. (definite article "the" is used before "text" because it is a specific text)
- This is his flat. (no article is needed before "flat" as it is a possessive noun)
- Please give me a black pencil. (indefinite article "a" is used before "black pencil" because it is not a specific pencil)
- This is the text. (definite article "the" is used before "text" because it is a specific text)
- Read the text, please. (definite article "the" is used before "text" because it is a specific text)