We use articles a hundred times a day. They are vital to creating content, whether writing, talking, or drafting. But what are these? What are their examples, types, usage, and list? Let’s learn together!
What is an article?
An article is an adjective that modifies a noun. They differ from adjectives, as adjectives provide descriptions to modify nouns, but articles refer to nouns.
The Two Types of Articles:
They are classified into two types:
- Definite Article
- Indefinite Article
Definite Article:
The word “the” is the definite article. It addresses the nouns the reader or author is familiar with.
Definite Articles List:
- The
Definite Articles Example Sentences:
- The girls are playing in the park.
- The children are playing hide and seek.
- The dog is hungry
- The kids are shouting.
Indefinite Article:
These include “a” and “an.” They address nouns the reader or author is unfamiliar with.
Indefinite Articles List:
- A
- An
Indefinite Articles Example Sentences:
- A cat is sitting in front of my house.
- A kid is weeping in the street.
- A beggar was begging for food.
- An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
- Please buy me an umbrella.
Use of Indefinite Article:
- “A” comes before words that start with a consonant sound.
- “An” comes before words that start with a vowel sound.
| A | Before words that begin with consonant sounds |
| An | Before words that begin with vowel sounds |
Articles and its types
Worksheet:
Right Answer: A
2- _____ dogs are barking.
A- The
B- A
C- An
D- None
Right Answer: A
1- _____ apple a day keeps you healthy.
A- The
B- A
C- An
D- None
Right Answer: C
1- _____ pen is better than a sword.
A- The
B- A
C- An
D- None
Right Answer: B
1- _____ umbrella is important to carry when there is a forecast of rain.
A- The
B- A
C- An
D- None
Right Answer: C
Worksheet
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