We do not use âaâ and âanâ before plural nouns, uncountable nouns or abstract nouns. Examples: Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. (NOT â A beautyâ¦).
ARTICLES (5) Indefinite Articles ‘a’ and ‘an’ (01) – Part B: Medium
In context 5 min
What are indefinite articles?
a dog
„a‟ and „an‟ are indefinite articles.
an apple
Indefinite Articles 10 min
„a‟ and „an‟ are indefinite articles, used before singular countable nouns. We use them to refer to an unspecific object that is one of many of the same objects. We use „a‟ before a noun with a consonant sound. Examples:
a dog a bird „an‟ is used before a noun with a vowel sound. Examples:
an egg an uncle It is the sound that matters, not the letter we write. So we say “an” before a vowel sound, not necessarily before a vowel. Likewise, we say “a” before a consonant sound, not necessarily before a consonant. Examples:
a happy day (consonant sound) an hour (vowel sound, silent „h‟) a European (consonant sound) an „m‟ (vowel sound) an „s‟ (vowel sound) a „u‟ (consonant sound) We use „a‟ and „an‟ in expressions of speed, price, number and ration. Examples: The car was going forty miles an hour. Eggs cost $2.20 a dozen. The temperature is taken twice a day. Usually we do not put an article before the name of a person. We do so only when
we do not know their identity. Examples: A Mrs. Harris called you half an hour ago. My father has gone to dinner with a Mr. white. We do not use „a‟ and „an‟ before plural nouns, uncountable nouns or abstract nouns. Examples: Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. (NOT – A beauty…) We can buy eggs and butter from the farm. (NOT – an eggs…) Simplicity is the best virtue. (NOT – A simplicity...)
Writing Exercise 5 min Complete with the indefinite article ‘a’ or ‘an’. 1. It is_______ honor to meet you, Sir. 2. My sister has _______ mobile phone. 3. I like to eat _______ avocado at lunch. 4. _______ university is an institution of higher education and research. 5. He gets paid fifteen dollars_______ hour. 6. He made _______ huge amount of money selling this product. 7. They bought _______ used car last May. 8. I was told _______ Mr. Lowell called you earlier. 9. When it rains, I take _______ umbrella. 10. Italy is _______ European country.
Speaking Exercise with the Instructor 5 min Read these questions to your teacher. Then, answer. 1. What is the speed limit on a freeway in your country? 2. How often do you go to the gas station on average? 3. Did you study at a university? 4. Do you live in an urban area? 5. Do you prefer movies with a happy ending?
Watch the Video! 5 min In this video lesson, you will practice when to use the indefinite article ‘an’ before a consonant. Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w1aexHT3qQ&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL Watch it again and fill in the blanks, based on the video: 1. We use „an‟ before a consonant when the consonant ____________ like a ____________. 2. For instance, we say: ____________ MD an ____________ man an ____________ agent ____________ honor an ____________ to the throne an NBA ____________
Quiz 10 min True or False? 1. „a‟ and „an‟are definite articles.
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2. „a‟ and „an‟are used before singular countable nouns.
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2. „a‟ and „an‟are used to refer to an unspecific object that is one of many of the same objects.
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4. We use „an‟ before vowels only.
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Put the words in the correct order: 1. unique / is / a / an / athlete / this / opportunity / for ____________________________________________________________ 2. away / doctor / apple / day / keeps / a / an / the ____________________________________________________________ 3. a / glass / of / a / day / drink / usually / once / I / wine ____________________________________________________________ 4. dozen / a / $3.50 / organic / cost / eggs ____________________________________________________________
Complete the sentences with ‘a’ or ‘an’: 1. _______ Mrs. Stanford called at 2 pm. 2. He is just _______ human being. 3. Does your name begin with _______ „M‟? 4. He got a ticket for driving 90 miles _______ hour.
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