Chapter 7 : Articles
Chapter 7 : Articles
Definition:
Articles are words placed before a noun to show whether the noun is specific or non-specific.
Easy Trick:
There are only 3 Articles in English: A, An, The
There are only 3 Articles in English: A, An, The
Types of Articles
| Type | Article | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indefinite Article | A | Before consonant sound | A boy, A cat |
| Indefinite Article | An | Before vowel sound | An apple, An egg |
| Definite Article | The | Before a specific noun | The sun, The Taj Mahal |
Important Rules
- A is used before words beginning with a consonant sound.
- An is used before words beginning with a vowel sound.
- The is used for a specific person, place, or thing.
- Use The before rivers, oceans, mountain ranges, and famous buildings.
Examples
| Sentence | Article |
|---|---|
| I have a pen. | A |
| She ate an orange. | An |
| The moon shines at night. | The |
| He is an honest man. | An |
| This is the best book. | The |
Common Errors
| Wrong | Correct |
|---|---|
| A apple | An apple |
| An university | A university |
| A honest man | An honest man |
| The Mount Everest | Mount Everest |
Memory Trick
A → Consonant Sound
An → Vowel Sound
The → Specific Noun
Golden Trick:
Do not look at the first letter.
Always listen to the first sound.
Do not look at the first letter.
Always listen to the first sound.
Practice Questions
- I saw ____ elephant.
- He is ____ teacher.
- ____ Ganga is a holy river.
- She bought ____ umbrella.
- This is ____ tallest building in the city.
Answers
- An
- A
- The
- An
- The
Quick Revision
- A → Consonant sound
- An → Vowel sound
- The → Specific noun
- Use sound, not spelling.
- Only three Articles: A, An, The
Exam Shortcut:
A = Boy
An = Apple
The = Sun, Moon, Earth, Ganga, Himalayas
A = Boy
An = Apple
The = Sun, Moon, Earth, Ganga, Himalayas