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In the following paragraph, insert ‘a, an’, or ‘the’ wherever necessary and rewrite the sentences. In our family, we have planned to take children to - English

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In the following paragraph, insert ‘a, an’, or ‘the’ wherever necessary and rewrite the sentences.

In our family, we have planned to take children to zoo next Sunday. Van has been arranged and we are sure to have comfortable journey. Zoo is interesting place for children who enjoy watching animals and want to know more about them. Even youngsters love to visit zoo.

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In our family, we have planned to take children to the zoo next Sunday. A Van has been arranged and we are sure to have a comfortable journey. The Zoo is interesting place for children who enjoy watching the animals and want to know more about them. Even the youngsters love to visit the zoo.

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Chapter 1.1: The Portrait of a Lady - Grammar- Articles and Determiners [Page 11]

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Chapter 1.1 The Portrait of a Lady
Grammar- Articles and Determiners | Q b. | Page 11

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