1. Articles Learning Zone - Inglés Universidad Metropolitana Título V Campus

2. Click on the subject you would like to explore. Definition Articles are words that particularize nouns. The articles are: A An The Rules Practice

3. 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 member of the group. Articles particularize nouns.

4. 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 member of the group. Articles particularize nouns.

5. 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.

7. Rule 1 The 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 consonantSingular 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.

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

9. 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.

10. Rule 4 Use 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.

11. 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 UseSecond 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.

12. Practice Choose the correct article for each sentence by clicking the word. 1. Sissy and Michael went to _____ party last night. a. the b. ac. anthe aan 2. How do I get to ______ store? a. the b. ac. antheaan 3. ______ university will be closed next week. a. the b. ac. antheaan 4. We ate _____ apple every morning. a. the b. ac. anthe aan

15. Practice Choose the correct article for each sentence by clicking the word. 5. Would you like to see ____ movie with me? a. the b. ac. anthe aan 6. Molly will be here in _____ hour. a. the b. ac. anthe aan 7. _____ conference was very good. a. the b. ac. anthe aan 8. Daisy and Charles are going to buy ____ apartment. a. the b. ac. anthe aan

18. Bibliography  Book: Grammar Link Second Edition  Linda Butler – Janet Podnecky  http://esl-efl.webpark.pl/english_articles.html http://esl-efl.webpark.pl/english_articles.html  http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/article.html http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/article.html

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