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Indefinite and Definite Articles

The words a, an, and the are special adjectives called articles.

Indefinite Articles—a, an

an—used before singular count nouns beginning with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u) or vowel Sound:

  • an apple, an elephant, an issue, an orange

a—used before singular count nouns beginning with consonants (other than a, e, i, o, u):

  • a stamp, a desk, a TV, a cup, a book

Definite Article—the

Can be used before singular and plural, count and non-count nouns


1. Indefinite Article (a, an)

Used before singular nouns that are unspecified:

  • a pencil
  • an orange

Used before number collectives and some numbers:

  • a dozen
  • a gallon

Used before a singular Noun followed by a restrictive modifier:

  • a girl who was wearing a yellow hat

Used with nouns to form adverbial phrases of quantity, amount, or degree:

  • I felt a bit depressed.


2. Definite Article (the)

Used to indicate a noun that is definite or has been previously specified in the context:

  • Please close the door.
  • I like the clothes you gave me.

Used to indicate a noun that is unique:

  • Praise the Lord!
  • The Columbia River is near here.

Used to designate a natural phenomenon:

  • The nights get shorter in the summer.
  • The wind is blowing so hard.

Used to refer to a time period:

  • I was very naïve in the past.
  • This song was very popular in the 1980s.

Used to indicate all the members of a family:

  • I invited the Bakers for dinner.
  • This medicine was invented by the Smiths.

 


Articles with countable and uncountable nouns

Countable nouns are the names of separate people or objects which we can count. Uncountable nouns are the names of materials, liquids and other things which we do not see as separate objects.

We can use the indefinite article (a/an) with singular countable nouns. A plural countable noun cannot be used with indefinite articles. Countable nouns (both singular and plural) can also be used with numbers.

  • A cat
  • Two cats
  • A boy
  • Two boys

We cannot use the indefinite article or numbers with uncountable nouns.

  • Water (NOT a water) (NOT two waters)
  • Weather (NOT a weather) (NOT two weathers)

A singular countable noun usually has an article or other determiner with it. We say, the cat, my cat or this cat, but not justcat. Plural and uncountable nouns can be used with or without an article or other determiner.

Exceptions

Many nouns which are normally uncountable are treated as countable in some cases.

  • Have you got a good shampoo? (Although shampoo is an uncountable noun, it is treated as countable to express the meaning of ‘a type of’.)
  • Three coffees, please. (= three cups of coffees)

Some nouns that are countable in other languages are uncountable in English. Examples are: information, advice, news, scenery, accommodation etc.

 

Questions:

Level-I

Choose the correct article in each sentence.
1)Did you bring                      (a, an, the) umbrella? 
2)Are you looking for                      (a, an, the) shampoo? 
3)I checked                      (a, an, the) mailbox again. 
4)Can I have                      (a, an, the) spoon please? 
5)I was born into                      (a, an, the) poor family. 
6)She will come back in                      (a, an, the) hour. 
7)Have you been to                      (a, an, the) Space Needle Tower in Seattle? 
8)I would love to talk to one of                      (a, an, the) managers. 
9)What                      (a, an, the) amazing view! 
10)The helicopter landed on                      (a, an, the) roof of a building. 

 

Level-II

Put a, an or the in the gaps.

1. Our department always meets on         last Friday of every month.

2. This month it falls on          31st.

3. I have already reserved          conference room on the fifth floor.

4. There are three conference rooms on that floor, but we like          one overlooking the gardens.

5. It is          very popular room.

6. Last month          person from accounting had already reserved it when I called.

7. That was          disappointment, but we managed to get          room across          hall from it.

8. During our meetings one member of          group usually gives          presentation.

9. Last month Janet told us about          advantages of          employee referral program. 

10. This month it is my turn to speak and I have already thought of          interesting topic for          group

 

 

Answers:

Level-I

1) an
2) the
3) the
4) a
5) a
6) an
7) the
8) the
9) an
10) the

 

Level-II

1. the

2. the

 3. a

4. the

5. a

 6. a

7. a, the ,the

 8. the, a

9. the, an

10. an, the

 


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Introduction

An article is a piece of writing that presents the writer’s argument or point of view on a particular topic. Articles can be found in a variety of formats, including newspapers, magazines, websites, and academic journals.

What is an article?

An article is a piece of writing that presents the writer’s argument or point of view on a particular topic. Articles can be found in a variety of formats, including newspapers, magazines, websites, and academic journals.

Types of articles

There are many different types of articles, but some of the most common include:

Structure of an article

Most articles follow a similar structure, which includes:

How to write an article

To write an article, you will need to choose a topic, research the topic, develop a thesis statement, and write the article.

  1. Choose a topic: The first step is to choose a topic that you are interested in and that you know something about. Once you have chosen a topic, you need to do some research to learn more about it.
  2. Research the topic: Once you have chosen a topic, you need to do some research to learn more about it. You can find information about your topic in books, magazines, newspapers, websites, and academic journals.
  3. Develop a thesis statement: The thesis statement is the main point of your article. It should be a clear and concise statement that states your position on the topic.
  4. Write the article: Once you have developed a thesis statement, you can start writing your article. The introduction should introduce the topic of the article and state the thesis statement. The body of the article should provide evidence to support the thesis statement. The conclusion should summarize the main points of the article and restate the thesis statement.

Tips for writing an article

Here are some tips for writing an article:

Conclusion

Writing an article can be a challenging task, but it can also be a rewarding one. By following the tips in this article, you can write an article that is informative, engaging, and persuasive.

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  1. What is the capital of France?
    (A) Paris
    (B) London
    (C) Berlin
    (D) Rome

  2. What is the longest river in the world?
    (A) Nile
    (B) Amazon
    (C) Yangtze
    (D) Mississippi

  3. What is the highest mountain in the world?
    (A) Mount Everest
    (B) K2
    (C) Mount Kilimanjaro
    (D) Mount McKinley

  4. What is the largest ocean in the world?
    (A) Pacific Ocean
    (B) Atlantic Ocean
    (C) Indian Ocean
    (D) Arctic Ocean

  5. What is the most populous country in the world?
    (A) China
    (B) India
    (C) United States
    (D) Indonesia

  6. What is the most spoken language in the world?
    (A) Mandarin Chinese
    (B) Spanish
    (C) English
    (D) Hindi

  7. What is the most popular sport in the world?
    (A) Football (soccer)
    (B) Cricket
    (C) Baseball
    (D) Basketball

  8. What is the most valuable company in the world?
    (A) Apple
    (B) Microsoft
    (C) Amazon
    (D) Alphabet (Google)

  9. What is the most popular website in the world?
    (A) Google
    (B) Facebook
    (C) YouTube
    (D) Wikipedia

  10. What is the most popular app in the world?
    (A) WhatsApp
    (B) Facebook Messenger
    (C) Instagram
    (D) TikTok

I hope these MCQs were helpful!

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