Grammar Rock… ARTICLES
Do you know what the 3 articles are? Take a guess…
An article is the most commonly used… Answer: ADJECTIVE !
The 3 most commonly used ARTICLES are… Answer: A, an, & the
Use the article “a” before words that begin with… Answer: A consonant sound. Ex: A book was stolen today.
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.
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.
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.