Articles Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the two types of articles in English grammar?
Definite and indefinite articles.
What is the definite article in English?
The definite article is ‘the’.
What are the indefinite articles in English?
The indefinite articles are ‘a’ and ‘an’.
True or False: ‘A’ is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
False.
Fill in the blank: The article ‘___’ is used before singular nouns that are not specific.
a
When should you use ‘an’ instead of ‘a’?
Use ‘an’ before words that begin with a vowel sound.
What does the definite article ‘the’ refer to?
It refers to a specific noun that is known to the reader or listener.
True or False: Articles can be omitted in some cases.
True.
What is an example of a noun that does not require an article?
Uncountable nouns like ‘water’ or plural nouns like ‘cars’ can often omit articles.
In which case would you use ‘the’ with geographical names?
Use ‘the’ with names of rivers, seas, and oceans, such as ‘the Nile’ or ‘the Pacific Ocean’.
Fill in the blank: Use ‘___’ before a singular noun that begins with a consonant sound.
a
What is the rule for using articles with professions?
Use ‘a’ or ‘an’ before professions, e.g., ‘a teacher’ or ‘an engineer’.
True or False: The article ‘the’ can be used with plural nouns.
True.
What does the article ‘a’ indicate about a noun?
It indicates that the noun is one of many and is not specific.
When should you not use an article before a noun?
When referring to general concepts or plural nouns in a general sense.
What is the article used before words that begin with a silent ‘h’?
Use ‘an’, as in ‘an hour’.
Fill in the blank: ‘___’ is used before unique nouns, such as ‘the sun’ or ‘the earth’.
the
What type of article would you use before ‘university’?
You would use ‘a’, as in ‘a university’.
True or False: ‘The’ can be used with superlatives.
True.
What is a common mistake when using articles?
Using articles with uncountable nouns incorrectly, such as saying ‘a water’.
How do articles function in a sentence?
They provide information about the noun, indicating specificity or quantity.
What article would you use before ‘honest’?
Use ‘an’, as in ‘an honest person’.
Fill in the blank: Use ‘___’ when referring to a specific item or concept.
the
What is the general rule for using ‘a’ versus ‘an’?
Use ‘a’ before consonant sounds and ‘an’ before vowel sounds.
