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Practice: Using Articles

Type the correct article—the, a, or an—in the blank space. If no article is needed, type 0.

This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1.
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Since early times, humans have used energy from various sources to assist them in performing difficult tasks of their lives. 
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Question 2.
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Animals such as donkeys or camels have been used to help humans with the task of carrying heavy objects. 
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Question 3.
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I haven't lived in Minnesota since I was a child. 
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Question 4.
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When I was born, my family had house on Minnehaha Avenue. 
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Question 5.
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From time of the Romans, aqueducts have been built to capture the natural power of water.  
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Question 6.
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The University of Minnesota is located in the center of busy metropolitan area. 
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Question 7.
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The state has vast business resources: for example, companies such as 3M and St. Paul Company are located there. 
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Question 8.
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The companies offer excellent variety of programs to the university community. 
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Question 9.
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Grand Casino is located near Mille Lacs Lake. 
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Question 10.
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The lake is owned by tribe of Native Americans. 
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