Choose the or — (no article) to complete the sentences. Focus on whether the noun refers to something specific or identified, or to something in general.
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- Have you signed documents on your desk?
- public education plays an important role in society.
- I couldn’t sleep because of noise coming from the flat upstairs.
- local traditions are an important part of many communities.
- Did you wash clothes you left in the washing machine?
- fresh air is good for your health.
- older people often have more difficulty learning new technology.
- education provided by this school is highly respected.
- We discussed research published in the report.
- Do parents influence the way children behave?
