2. Grammar Rock… ARTICLES

3. Do you know what the 3 articles are? Take a guess…

4. An article is the most commonly used… Answer: ADJECTIVE !

5. The 3 most commonly used ARTICLES are… Answer: A, an, & the

6. Use the article “a” before words that begin with… Answer: A consonant sound. Ex: A book was stolen today.

7. Use the article “an” before words that begin with a… Answer: Words that begin with a vowel, or consonant words having a vowel sound. Ex: An elephant trampled the crowd! It was an honor meeting you.

8. Did you know???? When the article “the” comes before a word beginning with a consonant sound we pronounce it “Thuh.” When the article “the” comes before a word beginning with a consonant sound we pronounce it “Thuh.” Ex: Ex: “Thuh” student is on the honor roll. “Thuh” student is on the honor roll.

9. Did you know???? When the article “the” comes before a word beginning with a vowel sound we pronounce it “Thee.” When the article “the” comes before a word beginning with a vowel sound we pronounce it “Thee.” Ex: Ex: “Thuh” student is on “thee” honor roll. “Thuh” student is on “thee” honor roll.