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The document explains the use of definite and indefinite articles in English grammar. It details when to use 'the' for specific or known nouns and when to use 'a' or 'an' for non-specific or general nouns. Additionally, it provides examples for each type of article and outlines exceptions to the rules.

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Malika and Erasyl


two types of articles

DEFINITE
INDEFINITE

a/an the
Specific or Definite Nouns: Use the for things, places, ideas, or
people that are clearly identified.
Example: The house is on the corner.

DEFINITE
Singular and Plural Nouns: Use the for both singular and plural
definite nouns.
Examples: The house is old. The houses are new.

Specific Groups or Categories: Use the for things that belong


to a particular group.
Example: The students in the class worked hard.

Known or Mentioned Before: Use the when the subject has


been previously introduced or is unique.
Examples:The sun is shining. The children were excited.

Superlative or Similar Adjectives: Use the with words like most


surprising or final.
Examples: The best idea won. The final moment arrived.

Comparative Structure: Use the in sentences like “The more...


the more..."
Example: The harder you try, the better you do.

Countries and Places: Use the with specific country names,


rivers, seas, and mountain ranges.
Examples: The United States, the Amazon, the Alps.
(No the for most countries: China, England.)

Geographical Features: Use the for deserts and island groups.


Examples: The Sahara, the Bahamas.
INDEFINITE
Non-Specific or General Nouns: Use "a" or "an" for any one among many or something not specific.
Examples: A book (any book), an animal (any animal).
Singular Nouns Only: Use "a" or "an" only with singular nouns, not plural nouns.
Examples: A cat, an apartment.
First Mention: Use "a" or "an" when referring to something for the first time.
Examples: Can I borrow a pen? An idea came to me.
Jobs or Roles: Use "a" or "an" to describe someone's job or function.
Examples: She’s a doctor. He’s an engineer.
Meaning "One": Use "a" or "an" to indicate a single item.
Example: I own a cat and two dogs.
Before Consonant or Vowel Sounds: Use "a" before consonant sounds, "an" before vowel sounds.
Examples: A boy, an hour, an apple.
With Adjectives: Match the article with the sound of the adjective when it comes before the noun.
Examples: An interesting book, a red apple.
Plural Form as "Some": Use "some" to indicate an unspecified amount in plural.
Examples: An apple, some apples.
Plural Countable and Uncountable Nouns: Don't use an article when talking about
things in general.
Examples: Trees are beautiful in the fall.(All trees), I don’t like coffee.(All coffee)
General Statements: Don’t use an article when making general statements.

NO Examples: Behaviour is influenced by colour.People react unconsciously to it.


Certain Places or Institutions: Don’t use an article in sentences like these about
places or institutions.

ARTICLE Examples: Did you go to university? (Were you a student?), What did you do in class
today?(What did you learn?)
Individual Islands or Mountains: Don’t use an article for individual islands or
mountains.
Examples: Majorca, Everest
All Members of a Group: Don’t use an article when talking about all members of a
group.
Example:Students should study hard. (All students)
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