Exercise 12: Fill in the blank with A, AN, THE or (x) for "no article" for each blank. 1. What's longest river in world? Is it Amazon or Nile? I'm terrible at geography.
2. In 1824, Louis Braille developed system of writing for blind. Quickly, system, known as "Braille" after inventor, spread from France to dozens of countries.
3. Because she did not speak English, she had little chance of advancing her career, so she applied for year-long English course at Cambridge University.
4. Tim loves islands. He has been to Cuba, Bali, Bahamas, and Philippines. And next year, he wants to go to Madagascar.
5. Jenifer always says that patience is virtue, but she is least patient person I've ever met. Don't you think that's little ironic?
6. Every year, Smiths go camping in Yellowstone National Park. But next year, they are going to visit Mr. Smith's mother in South instead.
7. Wow, cheese is getting so expensive! Look, that cheese costs more than $50 pound.

Exercise 12: Fill in the blank with A, AN, THE or (x) for "no article" for each blank.

1. What's the longest river in the world? Is it (x) Amazon or (x) Nile? I'm terrible at (x) geography.

2. In 1824, Louis Braille developed a system of writing for the blind. Quickly, the system, known as "Braille" after an inventor, spread from (x) France to dozens of (x) countries.

3. Because she did not speak (x) English, she had (x) little chance of advancing her career, so she applied for (a) year-long English course at (x) Cambridge University.

4. Tim loves islands. He has been to (x) Cuba, (x) Bali, (The) Bahamas, and (x) Philippines. And (x) next year, he wants to go to (x) Madagascar.

5. Jenifer always says that (x) patience is (a) virtue, but she is (the) least patient person I've ever met. Don't you think that's (a) little ironic?

6. Every year, (the) Smiths go camping in (the) Yellowstone National Park. But (x) next year, they are going to visit Mr. Smith's mother in (the) South instead.

7. Wow, (x) cheese is getting so expensive! Look, that cheese costs more than $50 (x) pound.

p.s I'm not really sure if most of them are correct but i hope i helped enough

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    a basketball team comprises of five players as mentioned above. the five players include point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center (ramen 56). the rules do not limit players to certain locations. however, evolution of basketball from the 1980s made players assume certain locations and roles. the point guard should be the fastest team member, and is responsible for organizing the attacks of the team. he does this by making sure that the right player has the ball at the right time (wissel 87). the shooting guard creates mainly long-range shorts and watches the opponent's last player on the defense. the small forward member of the team is majorly responsible for scoring points through dribble penetration and cuts to the basket. he also rebounds and plays actively. power forward plays invasively having their back to the basket and when on defense he plays under the basket or against the opponent's power forward (ramen 54). the center often uses his size and height to score and safeguard the basket when on defense. however, there is no rule that limits the players to these descriptions.  

              there are four quarters in regular basketball game, and each takes 10 or 12 minutes (ramen 67). in college basketball games, the game uses two-twenty minute halves. extra time should take 5 minutes in all games except in high school, where it takes four minutes. teams need to change sides after the first half of the game. a typical basketball game might take approximately 2 hours excluding the time when the game is inactive. at any given time, the court should have ten players, 5 from both sides. despite substitutions being unrestricted, it can only be performed when the game is stopped (wissel 51). additionally, teams must have a uniform comprising of a jersey and a pair of shorts. for identification purposes, the jersey should have a unique number in the team printed at the front and back. in some instances, the jerseys have the names of players, sponsors and team printed on them.  

              in conclusion, regulation basketball hoop comprises of a rim or basket attached to a backboard. violating the rules of the game results in a change of the shot clock if the committed by the defense or loss of ball possession. basketball teams comprise of five players, which includes the point guard, shooting guard, power forward, small forward and center. a typical basketball game might take approximately 2 hours excluding the time when the game is inactive.