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Hide- 1.How to use articles in the English language?
- 1.1.What are definite articles?
- 1.1.1.Examples:
- 1.2.What are indefinite articles?
- 1.2.1.The article "a"
- 1.2.2.The article "an"
- 1.2.3.Grammar exceptions
- 2.Exercises
- 2.1.Definite and indefinite articles worksheet
- 2.2.Definite and indefinite article quiz
- 2.3.Definite and indefinite articles exercise
How to use articles in the English language?
Articles are used to introduce a noun or a noun phrase. There are two types of them - indefinite and definite articles. Based on the type of article you can learn the level of familiarity the speaker and listener have of the introduced noun.
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What are definite articles?
Definite articles specify something that has already been discussed or is known by all the speakers. The only indefinite article is "the". It can be used with countable and uncountable nouns as well as singular and plural ones.
Examples:
- I truly miss the nineties.
- Bram is the tallest person I know.
- He's the tall boy in end of the hall.
- It is the red apple.
- The Gettys were one of the wealthiest families.
- I have to buy the new iPhone.
What are indefinite articles?
Indefinite articles indicate that the noun is a general or unknown one rather than a specific one. The indefinite articles are "a" and "an".
The article "a"
The article "a" is placed in front of singular, countable nouns. We use this article prior nouns that begin with a consonant.
Examples:
- She is a nurse.
- I go there once a month.
- He is a Smith, as far as I know.
- Do you need a hand with that project?
The article "an"
The article "an" is placed in front of singular and countable nouns. It it used when the noun after it begins with a vowel or with a silent "h".
Examples:
- You will need an assistant.
- I don't think he's an American.
- There is an apricot in the kitchen.
Grammar exceptions
When the noun begins with "u", "ew" and "eu" and the projected sound of it sounds like "you" we must use the article "a".
Example:
- She is a European.
- I want to go to a university in France
Exercises
- Definite and indefinite articles worksheet
- Definite and indefinite article quiz
- Definite and indefinite articles exercise
Definite and indefinite articles worksheet
Solution
Definite article:
The: is used with countable and uncountable nouns as well as singular and plural ones. It refers to concrete objects, names of oceans and seas, mountains and deserts.
Indefinite articles:
A: is used with nouns that start in a consonant.
AN: is used with nouns that start with a vowel and silent "h"
Warning: There are some unique exceptions that deviate from the rule.
Choose the correct article to complete the sentences or an X if one is not necessary.
1. I need your ___ help.
x
2. I love ____ chocolate you brought me.
the
3. Do you have ____ appointment?
an
4. I need ___ cables.
the
5. She needs ___ new pair of shoes.
a
6. We rented ____ office down the street.
the
7. I want to buy ___ island very badly.
an
8. We need your ____ computer.
x
9. I have ___ map in my room.
a
10. ___ desk you ordered has arrived.
The
Definite and indefinite article quiz
Definite article:
- The: is used with countable and uncountable nouns as well as singular and plural ones. It refers to concrete objects, names of oceans and seas, mountains and deserts.
Indefinite articles:
- A: is used with nouns that start in a consonant.
- AN: is used with nouns that start with a vowel and silent "h"
Warning: There are some unique exceptions that deviate from the rule.
1. Who has Wi-Fi password for the office?
2. We need plan. I am afraid we can't succeed without one.
3. I need access to your office tomorrow.
4. Have you been to Grand Canyon?
5. Do you need hand?
6. rope looks loose. You need to tighten it.
7. paper map is better than no map.
8. Does anyone have iPhone charger?
9. Who has patience to endure all of this drama?
10. Let's meet in kitchen.
Definite and indefinite articles exercise
Exercises
- Definite and indefinite articles worksheet
- Definite and indefinite article quiz
- Definite and indefinite articles exercise
Definite and indefinite articles worksheet
Solution
Definite article:
The: is used with countable and uncountable nouns as well as singular and plural ones. It refers to concrete objects, names of oceans and seas, mountains and deserts.
Indefinite articles:
A: is used with nouns that start in a consonant.
AN: is used with nouns that start with a vowel and silent "h"
Warning: There are some unique exceptions that deviate from the rule.
Choose the correct article to complete the sentences or an X if one is not necessary.
1. I need your ___ help.
x
2. I love ____ chocolate you brought me.
the
3. Do you have ____ appointment?
an
4. I need ___ cables.
the
5. She needs ___ new pair of shoes.
a
6. We rented ____ office down the street.
the
7. I want to buy ___ island very badly.
an
8. We need your ____ computer.
x
9. I have ___ map in my room.
a
10. ___ desk you ordered has arrived.
The
Definite and indefinite article quiz
Definite article:
- The: is used with countable and uncountable nouns as well as singular and plural ones. It refers to concrete objects, names of oceans and seas, mountains and deserts.
Indefinite articles:
- A: is used with nouns that start in a consonant.
- AN: is used with nouns that start with a vowel and silent "h"
Warning: There are some unique exceptions that deviate from the rule.
1. Who has Wi-Fi password for the office?
2. We need plan. I am afraid we can't succeed without one.
3. I need access to your office tomorrow.
4. Have you been to Grand Canyon?
5. Do you need hand?
6. rope looks loose. You need to tighten it.
7. paper map is better than no map.
8. Does anyone have iPhone charger?
9. Who has patience to endure all of this drama?
10. Let's meet in kitchen.
Definite and indefinite articles exercise
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