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Fill in the blanks for this frustrated roommate's text message.
I need _________________________ new roommate. Someone hid _________________________ remote control again, and I'm stuck watching a documentary about competitive cheese rolling.
I need a new roommate. Someone hid the remote control again...
Use "a" for "new roommate" because the writer doesn't have a specific person in mind yet—any new roommate will do!
Use "the" for "remote control" because there is a specific, unique remote control that belongs to that specific TV in their living room.