Choose the correct option

1. What
   [a|the|an|—] shame!
2. This is a painting from
   [a|the|an|—] 1750s.
3. What
   [a|the|an|—] nice weather we are having today!
4. Peter can think of
   [a|the|an|—] hundred reasons not to come.
5. Jenny is described as 1.6 metres tall with
   [a|the|an|—] long brown hair.
6. [A|The|An|—] French enjoy cheese.
7. My boss invited me to
   [a|the|an|—] lunch today!
8. I bought this greetings card at
   [a|the|an|—] Smith's.
9. We have lessons in Japanese 3 times
   [a|the|an|—] week.
10. I haven't heard that
    [a|the|an|—] Pope is visiting us next month.
11. My new car can achieve 180 kilometres
    [a|the|an|—] hour.
12. I usually go to
    [a|the|an|—] beach to take a swim.
13. There was
    [a|the|an|—] series of incidents on
    [a|the|an|—] mountain peak last month.
14. After the storm the sailors on board the ship saw
    [a|the|an|—] coast.
15. Tomatoes cost only $1
    [a|the|an|—] kilo.
16. My sister is learning to play
    [a|the|an|—] guitar.
17. I didn't know that Bruce is
    [a|the|an|—] American.
18. Many people think that
    [a|the|an|—] rich should pay higher taxes.
19. Roy married Diane and she is
    [a|the|an|—] Catholic.
20. My cousin works in
    [a|the|an|—] Netherlands.
21. I need half
    [a|the|an|—] pound of vanilla sugar.
22. Shall I get you
    [a|the|an|—] drink?
23. I have never stayed at
    [a|the|an|—] Ritz Hotel.
24. Let's meet on
    [a|the|an|—] Tuesday this month.