The book has an unusual format. Most topics are broken into small mini-units, most of them no more than a page or two. Each of these mini-units is supported by an exercise cover¬ing just the material in that mini-unit. The explanations help you understand the material, but it is the exercises that enable you to gain active control over it. | Articles 41 Dogs are usually protective of their territory. American television programs often use laugh tracks. Here are some examples with noncount nouns Conflict always has the potential to get out of hand. Wood is usually more expensive than plastic. Miscommunication frequently results in misunderstanding. Sunshine generally gets rid of moldy patches. Exercise Use the appropriate article in the blank spaces in the following sentences. If the sentence is making a generalization put 0 in the blank space to show that no article is used. __0_olives are usually too salty for me. 1. Western movies have horse chases rather than car chases. 2. All too often politicians just tell people what they want to hear. 3. We are waiting until we get back all replies to our request. 4. We only order supplies when we run out. 5. trucks are never allowed in the left lane. 6. We are required to have 1 000 units of blood on hand at all times. 7. highways are free of ice but I am worried about bridges being slippery. 8. bridges are inspected by independent state agency. 9. In park trees are beginning to turn green. 10. trees play major role in controlling excess carbon dioxide. 11. We must get permission slips before every school outing. 12. At this time of year snow can cause delays. 13. I can t stand wearing shoes without socks. 14. In hotel s formal dining room jackets and ties are required. 15. When I travel overseas sleep becomes big problem for me. 42 Noun Phrases Exercise Fill in the blanks in the following paragraph with the appropriate article. Use 0 if no article is used because a plural count noun or noncount noun is being used to make a generalization. __0_travel by air has become everyone s favorite topic to complain about. We all have heard stories about passengers being stuck for hours on runways and stories about endless lines at ticket counters. These are all true problem is that none of us is willing to pay what it would cost to fix problems. None of us
