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Determiner: Article

Using Articles & Exercises

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Understanding the Use of Articles: "A/An" and "The"

Articles are small words in English that play a crucial role in sentence structure and
meaning. There are two main types of articles: indefinite articles ("a" and "an") and the
definite article ("the"). Let's explore how to use these articles correctly.

Indefinite Articles: "A" and "An"


Indefinite articles refer to non-specific nouns or things. Use "a" before words that begin
with consonant sounds and "an" before words that start with vowel sounds. Remember
that it's about the sound, not the spelling of the following word.

Examples:
- A cat is sleeping on a roof.
- She bought an umbrella on a rainy day.
- He is an artist with a unique style.

Definite Article: "The"


The definite article refers to specific nouns or things that the reader or listener is already
familiar with. It is used when the speaker and the listener both know which thing is being
referred to.

Examples:
- The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
- I saw the movie you recommended.
- Can you pass me the book on the table?

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Determiner: Article
Using Articles & Exercises

Practice Exercises

Exercise Set 1: Choose the Correct Article


Choose the correct article ("a," "an," or "the") to complete the sentences.

1. I want to buy a/an car.


2. She lives in the apartment building.
3. Can you pass me a salt, please?
4. He is a skilled musician.
5. We visited the museum last weekend.

Exercise Set 2: Fill in the Blanks


Fill in the blanks with the appropriate article ("a," "an," or "the").

1. She is ___ excellent chef.


2. We are going to ___ beach tomorrow.
3. He found ___ lost wallet.
4. Have you seen ___ movie "Titanic"?
5. I need to buy ___ new laptop.

*More exercises

Choose the Correct Article

Choose the appropriate article ("a," "an," or "the") to complete each sentence.

1. I saw __ elephant at __ zoo yesterday.


2. She wants to be __ doctor when she grows up.
3. Can you pass me __ orange juice, please?
4. They visited __ Louvre Museum during their trip to Paris.
5. He is __ excellent swimmer and enjoys spending time at __ pool.

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Determiner: Article
Using Articles & Exercises

6. I'm reading __ book you recommended.


7. We're planning to hike up __ Mount Everest next summer.
8. She is studying __ history of art at __ university.
9. We have __ amazing view of __ ocean from our balcony.
10. He is __ astronaut who traveled to __ International Space Station.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate article ("a," "an," or "the").

1. My friend adopted ___ adorable puppy from ___ animal shelter.


2. Could you please pass me ___ pepper from ___ kitchen counter?
3. She is taking ___ dance class at ___ local community center.
4. I'm learning how to play ___ guitar.
5. We went camping near ___ beautiful lake last weekend.
6. He's an actor and he's starring in ___ new movie.
7. Have you visited ___ Grand Canyon before?
8. She received ___ award for ___ best performance in ___ play.
9. I'd love to have ___ cup of ___ hot tea.
10. I saw ___ shooting star in ___ night sky.

Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite each sentence to correct the use of articles.

1. I want to buy an new car.


_____________________________________
2. Can you pass me a salt, please?
_____________________________________
3. I watched a movie Titanic last night.
_____________________________________

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Using Articles & Exercises

4. She's studying a history of art.


_____________________________________
5. They're planning to climb an Mount Everest.
_____________________________________

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