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ACTIVITY 1

Read the following sentences. Underline the nouns and noun phrases and identify the type
of article that comes before them. Then write the total number of each article in the boxes.
The first one is done for you.

a an the no article

1. An example of a pack animal is the South American llama. 1 1 1 0

2. After residents saw an increase in crime, they
established a neighborhood watch program.

3. An individual entering the workforce needs to take
responsibility for personal and professional decisions.

4. A hypothesis is a prediction and is based on a theory
that a researcher can test.

5. In the experiment, the participants made a commitment
to provide accurate answers to the questions on the
survey.
6. A common mistake for first-time homebuyers is
forgetting to include the cost of property taxes and
insurance in their budget.

7. Global warming is a universal issue that concerns
most of the countries around the world.

8. A professional relationship with a mentor is one way to
develop leadership skills and career opportunities.

9. The low number of respondents to the survey was
a huge disappointment to the researchers.

10. In an effort to protect endangered African elephants,
the United States has enforced a strict ban on
commercial imports of ivory.

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