Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Articles

    Uploaded by

    Елизавета Самарская
    13 views6 pages
    The document discusses rules for using the definite and indefinite articles "a/an" and "the" in English. It states: 1) "A" is used before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds, like "a cat" and "an apple". 2) "A/an" are used with singular countable nouns when referring to something for the first time or characterizing it. 3) "The" is used before unique things, objects with a clear definition being referred to, and when referring to something mentioned previously. 4) "The" is also used with geographical names.

    Original Description:

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The document discusses rules for using the definite and indefinite articles "a/an" and "the" in English. It states: 1) "A" is used before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds, like "a cat" and "an apple". 2) "A/an" are used with singular countable nouns when referring to something for the first time or characterizing it. 3) "The" is used before unique things, objects with a clear definition being referred to, and when referring to something mentioned previously. 4) "The" is also used with geographical names.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    13 views6 pages

    Articles

    Uploaded by

    Елизавета Самарская
    The document discusses rules for using the definite and indefinite articles "a/an" and "the" in English. It states: 1) "A" is used before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds, like "a cat" and "an apple". 2) "A/an" are used with singular countable nouns when referring to something for the first time or characterizing it. 3) "The" is used before unique things, objects with a clear definition being referred to, and when referring to something mentioned previously. 4) "The" is also used with geographical names.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 6

    Articles

    an the
    a
    General rules ef
    Singular and countable nouns
    Артикль A ставится перед словами,
    которые начинаются с согласных
    звуков (a cat, a house, a yard)

    An – перед словами, которые


    начинаются с гласных звуков (an apple,
    an hour в этом слове первая буква не
    произносится).
    General rules
    When we use A and AN?

    01 with professions ( a nurse, a teacher)

    02 When we characterize a thing or person.When we


    are talking about it for the first time.
    He is a clever person
    03 With uncountable objects in the meaning of
    "portion". Measurements like kilo, meters, liters.
    Could you bring me a coffee?
    How do we use article
    THE?
    01 Before items that are one of a kind.
    The Earth moves around the Sun.

    02 Before objects for which there is a definition.


    The boy that has stolen a purse, was
    caught.
    03 When we talk about the person or thing for
    the second time or it is clear about what we
    talking.
    Can you turn off the light, please?
    THE with
    geographical
    names
    ef

    When Not to
    Use an
    English Article

    You might also like