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EXERCISES

ENGLISH A) Choose the best option to fill in the blanks in the paragraph.

Animals and nature play an important role in (1)---- world. They enrich our lives with wonder and amazement, and teach

(2)---- something about ourselves. When I observe a bird flying, I feel a sense of freedom, and it reminds (3)---- to
appreciate the beauty of nature. It is our responsibility to protect and preserve all the (4)---- habitats and learn to live
together with them. When you connect with nature, you find solace and peace within (5)----. We must cherish the Earth
and all (6)---- inhabitants, for it is not just our home but also (7)----. Through our actions, (8)---- can ensure that future

generations will inherit a world where animals thrive and the wonders of nature continue to inspire.
1. a) ours 3. a) me 5. a) you 7. a) our
b) we b) I b) your b) theirs

c) our c) my c) yourself c) ours
2. a) we 4. a) species 6. a) their 8. a) we

b) us b) specie’s b) its b) I
c) ourselves c) species’ c) his c) they

B) Complete the sentences with the words given in the boxes below. Some can be used more than once.

everything everybody nowhere anything nobody somebody

1. ___________ from the audience volunteered to join the magician on stage and was amazed by the tricks performed.

2. ___________ needs to take a break and prioritise self-care for their mental and physical well-being.
3. You witness such breathtaking sunsets __________ else in the world as in the Maldives.

4. ___________ worth pursuing requires effort and determination to achieve success.
5. ___________ should ever underestimate the power of a kind word or gesture to brighten someone’s day.

6. The success of the project relies on the collective effort and dedication of ___________ involved.

7. ___________ with a passion for cooking can turn even the simplest ingredients into a delicious culinary masterpiece.

8. ___________ happens for a reason, even if we may not always understand it in the present moment.

C) Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or zero article (Ø).

1. _____ elephant possesses _____ remarkable memory capabilities, enabling it to recall _____ specific locations and
recognise individual members of its social group.

2. _____ researchers have recently discovered _____ new species of frog in _____ Peruvian Amazon Forest, which

they nicknamed ‘the tapir frog’ because of its distinctively long nose.

3. In _____ 1900s, scientists faced many difficulties in understanding the complexity of atoms, but in _____ present
day, they have _____ much better understanding of the structure of _____ atom.

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