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DefinitionArticles are words that

particularize nouns.

The articles are:

A

An

The

Rules

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Article (a) The article (a) is an indefinite article.

Examples:

1. Sarah has a horse.

2. George works in a store.

3. They bought a house.

It is used you refer to a specific or particular memberof the group. Articles particularize nouns.

Article (an) The article (an) is an indefinite article.

Examples:

1. Would you bring me an apple?

2. Silva is an English teacher.

3. We need an umbrella.

It is used when you refer to a specific or particular memberof the group. Articles particularize nouns.

Article (the) The article (the) is a definite article.

Examples:

1. The house that we bought is beautiful.

2. The movie was very good.

3. Please, bring me the book named “Grammar Links”.

It is used to refer to a specific or particular member of a group.

Rule 1The article (a) is used before a singular noun that begins with a consonant or a word that begins with “h” where the “h” is sounding.

Examples:

Singular Nouns with a consonant Singular Nouns with “h”

Please, bring me a chair. He has a hat.

I need a cup of coffee. They want a horse.

Take a jacket. She is was a hostage.

Rule 2Use the article (an) before singular nouns that begins with a vowel or a silent “h”.

Singular Nouns with a vowel Singular Nouns with a silent “h”

Bring me an apple. They left an hour ago.We need an umbrella.

It is an honor.They live in an island.

Rule 3 Use (a/an) to define or classify a place, person or thing.

Example:

1. A cat is a pet.

2. A tree is a plant.

3. An apple is a fruit.

Rule 4Use the article (the) when the person, place or thing is unique.

(When there is only one.)

Examples:

1. Sydney is the capital of Australia.

3. The Metropolitan University is in Cupey.

2. Sila Carlderón was the Governor of Puerto Rico.

Rule 5

Use the articles (a/an) when the person, place or thing is unique. (When there is only one.)

Use the article (the) when the person, place or thing is unique. (When there is only one.)

First Time Use Second Time Use

Shirley has a baby. The baby is beautiful .

We have a car. The car is fast.

I bought an umbrella. The umbrella is big.

PracticeChoose the correct article for each sentence by clicking the word.

1. Sissy and Michael went to _____ party last night.

a. the b. a c. an

2. How do I get to ______ store?

a. the b. a c. an

3. ______ university will be closed next week.

a. the b. a c. an

4. We ate _____ apple every morning.

a. the b. a c. an

PracticeChoose the correct article for each sentence by clicking the word.

5. Would you like to see ____ movie with me?

a. the b. a c. an

6. Molly will be here in _____ hour.

a. the b. a c. an

7. _____ conference was very good.

a. the b. a c. an

8. Daisy and Charles are going to buy ____ apartment.

a. the b. a c. an

Bibliography Book: Grammar Link Second Edition

Linda Butler – Janet Podnecky

http://esl-efl.webpark.pl/english_articles.html http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/article.html

Prepared by: Cristabel R. Ocasio Ilarraza Nirazatte L. González Abella