This document discusses the use of articles (a, an, the) in English grammar. It explains that articles are words used before nouns to indicate certainty or indefiniteness. There are two main categories of articles: definite articles (using "the") and indefinite articles (using "a" or "an"). The rules for using "a", "an", and "the" are then described in detail, including guidelines for words beginning with consonants versus vowels and exceptions based on pronunciation.
5. USE OF “A”
Before a word beginning with a consonant having
a consonant sound.
• Ex-a boy,a girl ,etc.
Before a word that begins with a vowel(especially
O) with the sound of w.
• Ex-a one rupee note ,a one man tribunal, etc.
Before a word beginning with “u” or “eu” giving
the consonant sound of “yu”.
• Ex- a university ,a union, a utensil , etc.
7. USE OF “AN”
Before a word that begins with a vowel having a
vowel sound.
Ex- an apple, an egg, etc.
Before a word beginning with a silent “h”.
Ex- an honourable person, an hour, an heir,
etc.
Before an abbreviation,the first letter of which
begins with a consonant having a vowel sound.
• Ex- an M.A , an M.L.A, etc.
9. USE OF “THE”
i. To denote a particular person,place or thing.
Ex-The beggar in that corner is a
policeman in disguise.
ii. To indicate what is unique.
Ex-The sun shines by day.
iii. Before an adjective in the superlative degree.
Ex-He is the most amiable man I have ever met.
iv. Before abstract and material nouns if they are
used with an adjunct which makes them definite.
Ex-The gold we use in India is all imported.
v. Before a noun made definite by the addition of a
phrase or clause.
Ex-The girl in blue is his daughter.
10. vi. Before a noun when special
emphasis is needed.Ex-This is
the book I wanted.
vii. Before the names of
famous historical events.
Ex-The battle of panipat
