Articles are words used before nouns to define them as specific or unspecific.
Indefinite Articles: "a" and "an" (used for non-specific items):
Use "a" before words that start with a consonant sound (a cat, a house).
Use "an" before words that start with a vowel sound (an apple, an hour).
Definite Article: "the" (used for specific items):
Use "the" when the noun is known or has been mentioned before.
I saw a bird in the park. (any bird, not specific)
The bird was singing beautifully. (a specific bird already mentioned)
She is reading an interesting book.
Fill in the blanks with "a," "an," or "the":
She bought ___ umbrella.
Answer: She bought an umbrella.
Step-by-Step:
The word "umbrella" starts with a vowel sound.
Use "an."
There is ___ apple on the table.
Answer: There is an apple on the table.
Step-by-Step:
The word "apple" starts with a vowel sound.
Use "an."
I saw ___ movie yesterday.
Answer: I saw a movie yesterday.
Step-by-Step:
"Movie" starts with a consonant sound.
Use "a."
Did you like ___ cake?
Answer: Did you like the cake?
Step-by-Step:
"Cake" refers to something specific (already known).
Use "the."
Write 5 sentences using each article at least once:
Example Answers:
I saw a dog in the park.
She has an idea for the project.
We went to the cinema yesterday.
He bought a car last week.
Can you pass me the salt?