Follow this conversation, it uses articles in English:
Planning a Picnic
Teacher: Let’s plan a picnic! What do we need to bring?
Student: We need a blanket and a basket.
Teacher: Great! What will we put in the basket?
Student: We can bring an apple, a sandwich, and some juice.
Teacher: Perfect! Where should we have the picnic?
Student: Let’s go to the park.
Teacher: Good idea! Do you mean the park near the school?
Student: Yes, that’s the one!
Grammar
Analyzing
Articles are small words we use before nouns. In English, there are three articles: a, an, and the.
A and An (Indefinite Articles)
- Use a or an when talking about something that is not specific or when mentioning it for the first time.
- A is used before words that start with a consonant sound.
Example:
I saw a cat.
She has a book.
- An is used before words that start with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
Example:
I ate an apple.
He needs an umbrella.
The (Definite Article)
Use the when talking about something specific or something already mentioned.
Example:
I saw a cat. The cat was black.
Let’s go to the park. (You and the listener know which park.)
When NOT to use articles
Don’t use articles before plural or uncountable nouns when talking about them in general.
Example:
Cats are cute. (No article because it refers to cats in general.)
I like coffee. (No article because coffee is uncountable here.)
Quick Tips
A and An = any one thing (not specific).
The = a specific thing.
No article = talking in general.
Practice using these in sentences, and you’ll get better quickly!
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