English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 117

Underline the correct form of the noun in parentheses. Compare your answers with a partner's.
1. (A telephone, Telephone) is found in almost every American home.
2. Today Kim bought (a used car, the used car).
3. (The car, A car) Kim bought is four years old but in very good condition.
4. Thick (fog, fogs) blocked the plane's approach to the airport.
5. My grandparents and cousins all live in (New Jersey, the New Jersey).
6. Adults should have (patience, the patience) when dealing with children.
7. (Indian Ocean, The Indian Ocean) lies between the east coast of Africa and the west coast of Australia.
8. Cats are known for having a great deal of (curiosity, the curiosity).
9. Through the ages, (wine, the wine) has been made out of many fruits other than grapes, such as apples and blueberries.
10. (Water, The water) in the barrel outside is for watering the vegetable garden.