Short Dialogue 18-Indefinite articles and "it"

A mother comes home from a day shopping with a surprise for her son.

Mother: Hello Paul. I have a surprise for you!

Son: Oh. What is it? Is it a toy boat?

Mother: No. It is not a toy boat.

Son: Is it a toy car?

Mother: No, it is not a toy car.

Son: Is it chocolate?

Mother: No, it is not chocolate….it is a new history

book for you to study!

Son: Ohhh Mum!!!!!

Exercise:

1. Is the gift a toy car?
a. Yes, it is a toy car.
b. No, it is not a toy car.
c. I don't know.

2. Is the gift a toy boat?
a. No, it is not a toy boat.
b. I don't know.
c. Yes, it is a toy boat.

3. Is the gift a history book?
a. I don't know.
b. Yes, it is a history book.
c. No, it is not a history book.