Check whether the article has been used correctly in the following sentences. Correct the sentences that are wrong.

1. The university awarded Mr Moorthy a honorary degree.
2. An metal ring on the leg of a migratory bird helps to track its path.
3. Engineer saw man tampering with the pipes in the building.
4. Camel and a monkey wanted to cross a river.
5. Please buy a nails and a hammer.
6. There was a island in the middle of the river where we went for a picnics.
7. A African and a American were part of the team.
8. The leader called a meeting but only few people attended.
9. 'There's a Miss Charles to see you sir', the housekeeper announced.
10. 'What wonderful painting!'. exclaimed Chitra.

Complete the following sentences with suitable articles. Put a cross (x) where no article is required.

1. We need to buy ____________ wood for the door.
2. My sister is ____________ IAS officer.
3. Don't play with ___________ lighter or something will catch ___________ fire.
4. When they are at ___________ home, they often play __________ carom.
5. It was late at _________ night and everyone was in __________ bed when __________ thief entered __________ house.
6. We took rather long. We reached after __________ four and ________ half hours.
7. This is _________ third Saturday in a row that we could not meet.
8. We came here by _________ car.
9. I'm really afraid of _________ heights.
10. She speaks _________ Japanese.
11. The students were at _________ college early for the exam.
12. The country produces __________ large quantities of _________ rice and wheat.
13. __________ Patels invited us for _________ dinner.