Grammar articles
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This document explains the differences between the articles "a", "an", and "the" in English. The definite article "the" refers to specific or particular nouns, while the indefinite articles "a" and "an" refer to non-specific nouns. The article "an" is used before words beginning with vowel sounds, while "a" is used before consonant sounds. Some exceptions are provided. A quiz with examples tests the reader on proper article usage.
Grammar articles
- 2. OBJECTIVE:OBJECTIVE: - TO STATE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ARTICLES A, AN, AND THE.
- 3. What is an article •It is an adjective. •It modifies a noun.
- 4. Definite Article •The – refers to specific orparticular nouns .
- 5. Forexample:Forexample: • I enjoyed participating in the volleyball competition The above sentence refers to a particular or specific competition. • I enjoyed watching the show The sentence refers to a particular or specific show.
- 6. Indefinite articles: 'a' or 'an' • Refers to a non-specific noun. • The children are playing a game outdoors. (it refers any game) • The artist is painting a picture. (it refers to any picture)
- 7. When to use 'the' • Names of rivers, oceans and seas. • The Red Sea • Points on the globe • The equator
- 8. When to use the'When to use the' • Parts of the world –The Middle East –The south • Deserts & forests –The Sahara Desert –The Mandai forest
- 9. •When to use 'a'When to use 'a' • Before words that begin with consonants. – a cat – a pencil – a bag
- 10. When to use 'an'When to use 'an' • Before silent 'h' – an honest man – an honourable person
- 11. When to use 'an'When to use 'an' • Before all words that begin with the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u” – an egg – an ant
- 12. When to use 'an'When to use 'an' • Before all words that begin with the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u” – an ice-cream – an orange
- 13. Use “a” when ........Use “a” when ........ • When “u” makes the same sound as the “y” in you. – a uniform – a used plate
- 14. Use “a” when ........Use “a” when ........ • “o” makes the same sound as “w” in “won” – a one-eyed monster
- 15. A QuizA Quiz Use a, an or the in each sentence. • Ismael spoke to _______ woman who had waved to him (a / the) • My mother bought me _____ expensive watch (a / an) • Chery borrowed _____ book from the library.(a / an)
- 16. A Quiz – Self checkA Quiz – Self check Use a, an or the in each sentence. • Ismael spoke to __the_____ woman who had waved to him (a / the) • My mother bought me __an___ expensive watch (a / an) • Chery borrowed __a___ book from the library. (a / an)
- 17. More …More … • Ali wore _____ new uniform to school. (a / an) • Did you see _____ new car which my father bought? (the/a) • Kiran is ____ Indian girl. (a / an)
- 18. More … - Self-checkMore … - Self-check • Ali wore __a___ new uniform to school. (a / an) • Did you see __a___ new car which my father bought? (the/a) • Kiran is __an__ Indian girl. (a / an)
- 19. More …More … • Singapore lies quite near to ____ equator. (the / an) • Liying has travelled across _____ Atlantic Ocean. (an /the)
- 20. More … - Self-checkMore … - Self-check • Singapore lies quite near to __the__ equator. (the / an) • Liying has travelled across __the___ Atlantic Ocean. (an /the)