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EXERCISES
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58.1 Decide if the most appropriate articles (a/an and the,) are used in each of these texts. (A-D and
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1 Dan was playing outside in a street when he saw a red car go past driven by the teacher
from his school.
2 A University has announced proposals to build a new library, to replace an existing one by
the year 2005.
3 A: The car's been stolen from outside a house!
B: Oh, no. I left my wallet and the camera in it.
4 I must buy the tin opener. I keep having to borrow one from a
woman next door.
5 A: Jane bought a fridge and a washing machine for her
house, but the washing machine wouldn't go through
a kitchen door so she had to send it back.
B: What did a shop say?
A: They offered to sell her a smaller one.
6 Now, when I start pushing a car, take your foot off the
clutch. If it doesn't start then, I'll have to phone the
garage.
7 We went out to the excellent restaurant last night. The
food was delicious and the service was first class.
8 A: Where's a tea pot?
B: It's in the cupboard on the right.
A: I thought you had a blue one.
B: Yes, but it broke so I had to get the new one.
9 A: I've no idea what to get Mark for his birthday.
B: What about a new jumper?
A: Well...it's not the very interesting present.
B: Why don't you buy him a set of golf clubs he's always wanted?
A: What a great idea.
10 Dr Pike has developed a way to teach musical theory. A method is designed for children
over five.
11 A: Who's a woman in red?
B: She's a journalist, I think. She works for a local newspaper.
12 Once, when I won the competition, I had to choose between a holiday in Disneyland and a
Volvo. I chose a car, of course.

58.2 Write a sentence beginning The..of..., with a similar meaning to the one given. (C)
1 The telephone has had an enormous impact on how we communicate.
TVie impact of the telephone on How we communicate Has been enormous.
2 The company has a complex management structure.
3 The drought had a severe effect on agriculture.
4 Picasso has had a substantial influence on modern art.
5 We should not underestimate how important Crogan's discovery is.
6 The bad weather meant that the bridge wasn't completed on time.

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