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Indefinite Articles
Indefinite articles are NOT specific.
They are the OPPOSITE of definite articles.
Example: I want THE blouse that your gave me for my birthday.
(This is a very specific blouse – therefore we use a definite article.)
However: I want A blouse.
(This is just any blouse – non specific – therefore we use an indefinite article.)
Some other examples of INDEFINITE articles:
I want an apple.
(Any apple – non-specific)
I want shoes.
(Any shoes – non specific.)
I like cherries.
(Any cherries – non specific)
She has a book.
(Any book – not specific)
They have IPODS.
(Any IPODS – not specific)
We own a car.
(Any car – not specific)
You have a back pack.
(Any back pack – not specific)
In English the indefinite article is expressed by the words:
a or an
if the word (noun) is singular (one of an item).
In English the indefinite article is expressed by
NOTHING!!!!
If the word (noun) is plural (more than one item).
Examples:
Singular: I would like A banana.
Plural: I’m looking for tomatoes.
In French the indefinite article is expressed by:
UN – if the word (noun) is masculine
UNE – if the word (noun) is feminine
DES – if the word (noun) is plural
Examples:
I am listening to a DVD.
J’écoute un DVD.
I am pointing to tomatoes.
J’indique des tomates.
I like pineapples.
J’aime des ananas.
C’est à vous!
Using the verb aimer, complete these sentences using the indefinite article
required.
Example:
I like tomatoes.
J’aime des tomates.
Il __________ _______ oranges.
Nous __________ _____ cerises.
Tu __________ _____ melons.
Vous __________ _____ salades.
Which indefinite article should I use?
A banana = _____ banane
An apple = ______ pomme
Elephants = ____ éléphants
A robot = ______ robot
A window = _____ fenêtre
Pens = _______ stylos
A cat = ______ chat
Dogs = ______ chiens
A house = _____ maison
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