articles (part-6 of 7)- choice of articles

Md. Abdul Kader Lecturer

Department of EnglishCambrian College

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Welcome to all of youEnglish Grammar

Class: XI-XII

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Lesson: Choice of Articles

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Learning Outcome

• identify different types of noun.

• use appropriate articles.

• complete some exercises.

By the end of

the lesson

you will be able

to …

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Choice of article depends on what kind of noun is being modified.

Kinds of Nouns

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Nouns are singular or plural.

Nouns are count or non-count.

Nouns are generic, indefinite, or definite.

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Q: What is the difference between a count and a non-count noun?

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Count noun

A count noun is a noun that can be counted. For Example:

Couch Machine Medal Mounta

in

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Non-count nounA non-count noun is a noun that, grammatically, cannot be counted.

Furniture

Machinery Gold Scenery

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Some Common Non-count Nouns:Whole groups made up of similar

items

Baggage

Food

Clothing

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Gases. particles:

Oxygen

Rice

Fluids, solids :

Water

Glass

Abstractions:

Time

Courage

Natural phenomena:

Weather

Sunshine

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Languages

English

French

Fields of study

History

Math

Activities (gerunds)

Studying

Swimming

Recreation

Baseball

Basketball

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Note: Non-count nouns have no

plural form.

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Q: What are generic nouns?

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Definition of generic nouns

Article Rules for Generic Nouns:

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Q: What is an indefinite noun?

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Definition of indefinite nouns

Article Rules with Indefinite Nouns:

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Article Rules with Indefinite Nouns:

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Article Rules with Indefinite Nouns:

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In b) and c):Some is often used with indefinite plural count nouns and indefinite non-count nouns.In addition to some, a speaker might use two, a few, several, a lot of, etc., with plural count nouns, or a little, a lot of, etc., with non-count nouns.

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Q: What is a definite noun?

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Definition of definite noun

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Article Rules with definite Nouns:

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Article Rules with definite Nouns:

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Consider wisely before putting an articleLook at a Noun

Is it a count noun?

Is it singular?

a/an (general)

the (specific)

Is it plural?

Ø (general)

the (specific)

Is it a non-count noun?

Ø (general)

the (specific)

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Provide the correct article in each blank space of the next slide or indicate that no article is appropriate.

Group Work

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Group Work-1

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Group Work-2

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Pair workFill in the blank with the appropriate article, a, an, or the, or leave the space blank if no article is needed.

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Pair work1. I want ____ apple from that basket.2. ____ church on the corner is progressive.3. Miss Lin speaks ____ Chinese.4. I borrowed ____ pencil from your pile of pencils and pens.5. One of the students said, "____ professor is late today."6 Eli likes to play ____ volleyball.7. I bought ____ umbrella to go out in the rain.8. My daughter is learning to play ____ violin at her school.

9. Please give me ____ cake that is on the counter.10. I lived on ____ Main Street when I first came to town.11. Albany is the capital of ____ New York State.12. My husband's family speaks ____ Polish.13. ____ apple a day keeps the doctor away.14. ____ ink in my pen is red.15. Our neighbors have ____ cat and ____ dog.

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Cheek you answer1. I want an apple from that basket.2. The church on the corner is progressive.3. Miss Lin speaks Chinese. (no article needed)4. I borrowed a pencil from your pile of pencils and pens.5. One of the students said, "The professor is late today."6. Eli likes to play volleyball. (no article needed)7. I bought an umbrella to go out in the rain.8. My daughter is learning to play the violin at her school.

9. Please give me the cake that is on the counter.10. I lived on Main Street when I first came to town. (no article needed)11. Albany is the capital of New York State. (no article needed)12. My husband's family speaks Polish. (no article needed)13. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.14. The ink in my pen is red.15. Our neighbors have a cat and a dog.

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Individual workChoose the appropriate article, a, an, the, or no article.

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Multiple-choice exercise1. Can I ask ... question?

a an the ø

2. You look very tired. You need ... holiday. a an the ø

3. Where's Ann? - She's in ... kitchen.a an the ø

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Multiple-choice exercise4. What do you usually have for .. breakfast?

a an the ø

5. Tom is ... interesting person.a an the ø

6. Goodbye! I'm going to ... work now. a an the ø

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Multiple-choice exercise7John is ... student. When he finishes his studies, he wants to be ... lawyer.

a, a an, an the, the Ø, Ø

8. Can you open ... door, please?a an the Ø

9. I always learn a lot of things at ... school.a an the Ø

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Multiple-choice exercise10. Where's Tom? - He's in ... bed.

a an the Ø

11. I'm tired. I want to go ... home.a an the Ø

12. Paris is ... capital of France.a an the Ø

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Multiple-choice exercise13. I hate ... exams.

a an the Ø

14. I don't like ... milk. I never drink it.a an the Ø

15. Where's ... milk? - It's in the fridge.a an the Ø

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Multiple-choice exercise1. Are you shopping for ___ health club to join so you can get in shape?

a an the ø

2. Shop wisely! You could end up choosing ___ wrong club and losing more money than pounds.

a an the ø

3. You may find out too late that ___ health clubs aren't for you.

a an the ø

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Multiple-choice exercise4. ___ San Diego fitness experts recommend thoroughly checking out several health clubs before you join one.

a an the ø

5. First, know what you want and need in ___ fitness facility, and don't pay for what you'll never use.

a an the ø

6. If you only want exercise classes, ___ exercise studio without weight machines and locker rooms may work for you.

a an the ø

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Multiple-choice exercise7. If you're looking for ___ place to only do bodybuilding, you'll be happy in a basic gym.

a an the Ø

8. You may be in ___ market for a full-service health club; then, make sure it offers lots of activities.

a an the Ø

9. Look for a place near your house, and check out ___ exercise instructors and personal trainers.

a an the Ø

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Multiple-choice exercise10. They should be educated in physical education or certified by ___ organization such as the American Council on exercise.

a an the Ø

11. Certified instructors have at least some knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, injury prevention and ___ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

a an the Ø

12. You should evaluate ___ equipment and make sure fitness machines are modern and in working order.

a an the Ø

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Multiple-choice exercise13. Try to talk to other members of the club. Find out what they believe are ___ advantages and disadvantages there.

a an the Ø

14. Look in ___ locker room, workout room, and shower--everywhere should be clean.

a an the Ø

15. ___ locker room sanitation is usually a good indication of how clean other areas are.

a an the Ø

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Home workRecall these rules and exercise more and more.

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Departure