Proper Usage of Articles in English Grammar
Learn when to use the articles "a," "an," and "the" in English grammar to distinguish between specific and non-specific nouns. "A" is used for non-specific singular countable nouns, "an" before singular countable nouns starting with a vowel sound, and "the" for specific or known nouns, both singular and plural. Discover how to properly ask about the number of countable nouns with "how many" and inquire about the amount of uncountable nouns or abstract concepts using "how much."
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Department of biology ENGLISH 1 stage By RAQIB ABBAS
Articles ( A, An ,The ) The articles "a," "an," and "the" are used to indicate whether a noun is specific or non-specific. Here's a breakdown of when to use each article: 1. "A" is used before a singular countable noun that is non-specific. For example: I saw a cat in the garden. I saw a dog in the park. I need to buy a new laptop for school. He found a penny on the sidewalk. 2. "An" is used before a singular countable noun that is non-specific . That begins with a vowel sound. For example: She bought an apple from the store She is an actress. He is an engineer working on a new project. I need to buy an extra battery for my camera.
3. "The" is used before both singular and plural nouns to indicate that the noun is specific or is known to both the speaker and the listener. . For example:. The sun rises in the east. The cat that I saw in the garden was black. I ate the apple you gave me. I need to return the book to the library tomorrow
How many 1. "How many" is used when asking about the number or count of countable nouns. How many books are on the shelf? .How many dogs do you have ? .How many people attended the concert last night? . How many apples are in the basket?
How much 2-"How much" is used when asking about the quantity or amount of uncountable nouns or abstract concepts.. How much milk is left in the jug? How much money do you need? How much water is in the glass? How much sugar is needed for the recipe ? * How much is this shirt ? * How much are these jeans ? * How much does this shirt cost ? * How much do these jeans cost ?
