The indefinite article is used with (singular, countable nouns / singular uncountable nouns) mentioned for the first time or when something is not specific or unique.

I’d hate to be in ___ hospital for a long time.

The _____ article is used with plural or collective nouns and indicates any or all examples of that group.

I've never been to ___ Mount Rushmore but I've heard it's brilliant there!

The students are going to love the new menu in the college canteen.

When I left university, my degree gave me so many options. Honestly, no one would get very far in life these days without (a / the / - ) degree.

Years ago, when I was ___ teenager, I used to spend so much time going to ___ cinema with __ friends.

I’d say that ___ travelling to different countries and learning about different cultures broadens ____ mind.

Have you really invited ___ Obamas over for dinner?

After I finish university, I’m hoping to become ___ engineer - I’ve always known that ___ engineering is the career for me.

Country names that are preceded by 'the'

Correct the mistake: Year 2019 was great year for me, as I passed all my exams and got into university.

Even after having already spent six years in ___ prison for theft, there is ___ little evidence that he is ___ reformed character.