Exercise in Composition

Insert 'a few' or 'the few' whichever is suitable:-

1. --- public libraries that we have are not well equipped.

2. --- days that are left to him he spends in solitude and meditation.

3. Many Hindus study Sanskrit, but only --- Parsees study Avesta.

4. --- days' rest is all that is needed.

5. Have you got --- potatoes left?

6. It is a question of spending --- rupees.

7. --- hints on essay-writing are quite to the point.

8. --- months that he spent in Ooty did him a lot of good.

9. When I met him --- years after, he looked old and haggard.

10. --- short poems in the volume show signs of genius.

11. In --- words he expressed his gratitude to his friends.

12. --- Americans have their offices in Kolkata.

13. --- trinkets she has are not worth much.

14. --- poems he has written are all of great excellence.