Articles A, An, and The
Delve into the nuances of using articles a, an, and the in English grammar with guidelines, examples, and practice exercises. Learn when to apply these articles to singular countable nouns and specific entities, exploring exceptions and rules for their usage.
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ARTICLES: A , AN & THE By: Asst. Prof. Muayad R. Habib / Dept. of English / English Grammar For All First Year Students / of Basic Education / Al-Mustansyria University / Apr. 4
USING : A , AN , THE A An The used in front of singular countable nouns (person, animal, thing ) which are not specific. . We use (the) in front of all nouns ( plural or singular /; countable or uncountable ) to describe someone or something specific or unique: .. (An ) is used in front of a singular noun which starts with countable nouns which are not specific . . (An ) is not used before uncountable and plural nouns. ..(a) is not used before uncountable or plural nouns. . The earth , the moon , the air , t . Iif a noun starts with a vowel sound (a, e, I, o , u ) comes before the noun: .. If a noun starts with (a) consonant sound (b,c,d,f,g,h,j,k , etc. ) (a) comes a noun. the weather, the world ,. the president , an apple, an hour, an aunt, an uncle, an , egg , . a cat , a house, a boy, a table , .
THERE IS NO ARTICLE (THE) : 1. with years ( 1975 was a wonderful year. ) 2. With uncountable nouns ( Milk is often added to tea.) 3. With the names of individual mountain, lakes , and islands: Have you visited Long Island? 4. With most names of towns , streets, stations and airports: She lives in Rome.
SUGGESTED TEST FOR PRACTICE Use either ( a , an , or the ) . If unnecessary write ( X ) : 1. How big .Alps? 2. .rice is the main food in Asia. 3. Please, give me dictionary on the desk. 4. They need .house. 5. I saw ..egg in fridge.
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