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What is an article It is an adjective. It modifies a noun.

Definite Article The – refers to specific or particular nouns.

For example: I enjoyed participating in the volleyball competition The above sentence refers to a particular or specific competition. I enjoyed watching the show The sentence refers to a particular or specific show.

Indefinite articles: 'a' or 'an' Refers to a non-specific noun. The children are playing a game outdoors. (it refers any game)‏ The artist is painting a picture. (it refers to any picture)‏

When to use 'the' Names of rivers, oceans and seas. The Red Sea The equator

When to use the' Parts of the world –The Middle East –The south Deserts & forests –The Sahara Desert –The Mandai forest

When to use 'a' When to use 'a' Before words that begin with consonants. – a cat – a pencil – a bag

When to use 'an' Before silent 'h' – an honest man – an honourable person

When to use 'an' Before all words that begin with the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u” – an egg – an ant

When to use 'an' Before all words that begin with the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u” – an ice-cream – an orange

Use “a” when When “u” makes the same sound as the “y” in you. – a uniform – a used plate

Use “a” when “o” makes the same sound as “w” in “won” – a one-eyed monster

A Quiz Use a, an or the in each sentence. Ismail spoke to _______ woman who had talked to him (a / the)‏ My mother bought me _____ expensive watch (a / an)‏ Cheryl borrowed _____ book from the library.(a / an) a one-eyed monster

A Quiz – Self check Use a, an or the in each sentence. Ismail spoke to __the_____ woman who had waved to him (a / the)‏ My mother bought me __an___ expensive watch (a / an)‏ Cheryl borrowed __a___ book from the library.(a / an)

More … Ali wore _____ new uniform to school. (a / an)‏ Did you see _____ new car which my father bought? (the/a) Kiran is ____ Indian girl. (a / an)

More … - Self-check Ali wore __a___ new uniform to school. (a / an)‏ Did you see __a___ new car which my father bought? (the/a) Kiran is __an__ Indian girl. (a / an)

More … Singapore lies quite near to ____ equator. (the / an)‏ Liying has travelled across _____ Atlantic Ocean. (an /the)

More … - Self-check Singapore lies quite near to __the__ equator. (the / an)‏ Liying has travelled across __the___ Atlantic Ocean. (an /the)