Exercise in Composition

THE CORRECT USE OF SOME ADJECTIVES

Insert 'a little', or 'the little' whichever is suitable:-

1. --- grain they had was damaged by sea water.

2. --- precaution is necessary in handling that machine.

3. --- care could have prevented the catastrophe.

4. --- influence that he has, he uses to the best advantage.

5. --- knowledge of French that he has is likely to be very useful to him on the Continent.