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D. Insert articles ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’ in the parenthesis given.

Homework is [ ] important part of the learning process in primary
and secondary school. One reason is that homework gives students
additional practice of skills covered in class. School classes are too
short to teach [ ] new concept and practice it sufficiently for
students to master. Another reason for homework is that it provides
time to complete [ ] longer assignment. For example, composition
writing or project work allows time for [ ] pupil to think and
to reflect on their ideas, as well as time to revise and to proofread
their writing. In addition, since all students don’t learn or work at [
] same speed, giving students time at home to finish work keeps
them from falling behind. Finally, [ ] most important reason for
homework is that it ensures review. New material and old material
are practiced in daily assignments. That’s why, [ ] student needs
to do their daily homework for sufficient practice, better grades and
better learning.

2. Demonstrative determiners are used to point out objects or persons
being talked about in the sentence.
Sometimes, such words play as the subject in a sentence. These words

basically function as pointers.
‘This’ and ‘that’ are used with singular nouns. ‘These’ and ‘those’ are used
with plural nouns. But ‘such’ is used either with singular or plural nouns.
That bag is very small.
This chapter is very easy to understand.
Such act of bravery is to be admired in the world.

A. Circle the demonstrative pronouns and use them in sentences of your
own as demonstrative determiners.

1. This is the guestroom where the party was held.
This boy studies in my school.

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