Download to read offline
Uploaded bySwaraj Prasad
Articles
The document discusses articles and their usage in the English language. It defines articles as words that define nouns as specific or unspecific. There are two types of articles: indefinite and definite. The indefinite articles "a" and "an" are used to refer to nonspecific nouns, with "a" used before consonant sounds and "an" used before vowel sounds. The definite article "the" refers to specific nouns. Examples are provided to illustrate the proper usage of indefinite versus definite articles. The recap section summarizes the key points about article usage, such as never using articles with pronouns.
More Related Content
![Relative pronouns presentation[1]](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/relativepronounspresentation1-101109184501-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
Articles
- 1.
- 2. There is acity named Agra. The Taj Mahal was built in Agra.
- 3. We often comeacross passages with interesting questions in it The Yamuna river is flowing near the Taj Mahal
- 4. We often comeacross passages with interesting questions in it Seema and George went to see the Taj Mahal. Seema is an Indian girl while George is a French boy.
- 5. We often comeacross passages with interesting questions in it There is a city named Agra. The Taj Mahal was built in Agra. The Yamuna river is flowing near the Taj Mahal. Seema and George went to see the Taj Mahal. Seema is an Indian girl while George is a French boy. The words like a, an , the used in the above sentences are called ‘Articles’.
- 6. Articles are wordsthat define a noun as specific or unspecific item.
- 7. Articles are wordsthat define a noun as specific or unspecific item. Let’s understand with the help of more examples.
- 8. Articles are wordsthat define a noun as specific or unspecific item. Jane is writing an application letter.
- 9. Articles are wordsthat define a noun as specific or unspecific item. Anamika has drawn a wonderful picture.
- 10. Articles are wordsthat define a noun as specific or unspecific item. The sun sets in the west.
- 11. Let’s consider thekinds of articles. Articles are of two types; indefinite and definite.
- 12. Let’s start with Indefinitearticle. Indefinite articles are of two types a & an.
- 13. The indefinite article(‘’a’’) is used to describe a person or thing which is not specific. I believe an example will make things more clear
- 14. I believe anexample will make things more clear The indefinite article (‘’an’’) is used to describe a person or thing which is not specific.
- 15. Now, let’s seethe definite article.
- 16. The definite article(‘’the’’) describes a specific person or thing.. I believe an example will make things more clear
- 17.
- 18.
- 19.
- 20.
- 21. Time for aquick RECAP
- 22. Time for aquick RECAP Articles are words that define nouns as specific or unspecific item.
- 23. The indefinite article (‘’a’’/’’an’’)is used to describe a person or thing which is not specific. Time for a quick RECAP
- 24. The definite article (‘’the’’)describes a specific person or thing.. Time for a quick RECAP
- 25. Use ‘a’ whennoun begins with consonant sound. Example: A bag, a cat Or use ‘a’ when noun begins the vowel u sounds like ’you’. Example: A university, a utensil Time for a quick RECAP
- 26. Use ‘an’ whenthe noun begins with vowel sound. Example: An apple, an umbrella Or use ‘an’ when the noun begins with consonant h silent. Example: An hour, an honor Time for a quick RECAP
- 27. Use ‘the’ whenthe noun is specific. Example: They went inside the cave. They are in the car. The umbrella is in the bag. The cat is on the tree. Time for a quick RECAP
- 28. Never use articlestogether with pronouns. Incorrect: Why are you reading the my book? Correct: Why are you reading my book? Correct: Why are you reading the book? Time for a quick RECAP
- 29.
- 30.