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" Articles": GROUP 1: Indefinite Articles: A, An

The document discusses the different types of articles in English - indefinite articles "a" and "an", and the definite article "the". It provides examples of when each article is used, such as "a" being used before singular count nouns starting with consonants and "an" being used before nouns starting with vowels. The definite article "the" is used to indicate nouns that are definite or unique. The document also includes an exercise for choosing the correct article in sentences and notes on when articles are not necessary.

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" Articles": GROUP 1: Indefinite Articles: A, An

The document discusses the different types of articles in English - indefinite articles "a" and "an", and the definite article "the". It provides examples of when each article is used, such as "a" being used before singular count nouns starting with consonants and "an" being used before nouns starting with vowels. The definite article "the" is used to indicate nouns that are definite or unique. The document also includes an exercise for choosing the correct article in sentences and notes on when articles are not necessary.

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“ARTICLES”

The words a, an, and the are special adjectives called articles.

TYPES OF ARTICLES:

1. Indefinite Article: a, an

an—used before singular count nouns beginning with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u) or vowel sound:

 an apple, an elephant, an issue, an orange

a—used before singular count nouns beginning with consonants (other than a, e, i, o, u):

 a stamp, a desk, a TV, a cup, a book

2. Definite Article: the

Can be used before singular and plural, count and non-count nouns.

GROUP 1: Indefinite Articles: a, an


USE EXAMPLE
Used before singular nouns that are unspecified  a pencil
 an orange

Used before number collectives and some  a dozen


numbers
 a gallon

Used before a singular noun followed by a  a girl who was wearing a yellow hat
restrictive modifier

Used with nouns to form adverbial phrases of  I felt a bit depressed.


quantity, amount, or degree

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GROUP 2: Definite Article: the
USE EXAMPLE
Used to indicate a noun that is definite or has
been previously specified in the context.
 Please close the door.

Used to indicate a noun that is unique


 The Columbia River is near here.

Used to designate a natural phenomenon


 The nights get shorter in the summer

Used to refer to a time period


 This song was very popular in the
1980s.

Used to indicate all the members of a family


 I invited the Bakers for dinner.

EXERCISE FOR PRACTISE:


Choose the correct article in each sentence. TEACHER’S REMARKS

1. Did you bring (a, an, the) umbrella?


2. Are you looking for (a, an, the) shampoo?
3. I checked (a, an, the) mailbox again.
4. Can I have (a, an, the) spoon please?
5. I was born into (a, an, the) poor family.
6. She will come back in (a, an, the) hour.
7. Have you been to (a, an, the) Space Needle Tower in Seattle?
8. I would love to talk to one of (a, an, the) managers.
9. What (a, an, the) amazing view!
10. The helicopter landed on (a, an, the) roof of a building.

When and When NOT to use an article


1. One common rule to keep in mind is that articles are not used when
referring to a name.

"Turn right at the burger store"


"Turn right at McDonalds"
"The boy was running very fast"
"Mike was running very fast"
2. Another point not to use an article is when referring to general things in
conversation.

"Too much alcohol is bad for you"


"Cigarettes can cause lung cancer"

3. When you are referring to sports, you do not need an article.

"I love playing badminton"


"Football is a dangerous sport"

4. In most cases, you don't need an article when referring to a country except
when the name is referring to multiple countries or regions.

For example, if you say England or Scotland, you don't need an article,
but if you are referring to The United Kingdom, then you do need an article.

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