There aren't ____ apples left. We've collected them all.
any
Take ____ umbrella or ____ rain coat. It's raining cats and dogs.
an/a
Many people who receive end-of-year bonuses either pay down on their bills or save it for _________ rainy day.
a (a day when we really need some extra cash)
There are ____ acorns under the tree let's pick them and make coffee.
some
Would you like _________ pumpkin soup?
some
There's _______ orange leaf there.
an
Is there _____ apple pie left?
any
Her hair was _____ colour of autumn leaves.
the
I'm going to turn over ___ new leaf and start again. I'll find a new job and make new friends.
a (to turn over a new leaf means to make a new start a fresh start)
My friend always brings up the argument we had last year over who's better at English. It is ________ old chestnut and is never going to go away. I always say “not that old chestnut again!! Just forget it.”
an (means an old issue or problem that has not been solved or has not gone away and from time to time is resurrected.)