Articles lesson

ARTICLES

a, an, the

Multiple Choice

1. When can you usually see __ moon, in the morning, or at night?

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

• Ø

Multiple Choice

2. What is __ first month of the year? Is it January or February?

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

• Ø

Multiple Choice

3. I saw __ very bright star in the sky a few nights ago.

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

• Ø

Multiple Choice

4. I saw __ old man walking in the park.

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

• Ø

Multiple Choice

5. I forgot to bring my pen. Do you have __ pen I could borrow? 

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

• Ø

Multiple Choice

6. My brother always exercises for __ hour in the morning.

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

• Ø

QUESTION:

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

‘

A’, ‘AN’

AND ‘

THE’

?

 Let’s start with ‘a’, when is it used?

 It’s used for something in general, not something

specific.

 It’s used only for a singular object, place or person.

i.e. meaning only one. It has to be a countable noun.

 It’s used when you mention something in general for

a person, place or object for the very first time. After
that, you’d use ‘the’.

Ex: I have a book. The book is blue.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

‘

A’, ‘AN’

AND ‘

THE’

?

 Now let’s look at ‘an’, when is it used?

 It’s used for something in general, not something

specific.

 It’s used only for a singular object, place or person.

i.e. meaning only one. It has to be a countable noun.

 It’s used when you mention something in general for

a person, place or object for the very first time. After
that, you’d use ‘the’.

Ex: I eat an apple. The apple is red.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

‘

A’, ‘AN’

AND ‘

THE’

?

 Now let’s look at ‘an’, when is it used?

 It’s used for something in general, not something

specific.

 It’s used only for a singular object, place or person.

i.e. meaning only one. It has to be a countable noun.

 It’s used when you mention something in general for

a person, place or object for the very first time. After
that, you’d use ‘the’.

Ex: I eat an apple. The apple is red.

​'an' looks exactly the same as 'a'!!!!

Then… What is the difference

between

‘a’

&

‘an’?

THEN, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE

BETWEEN ‘A’ AND ‘AN’?

 The only difference between ‘a’ and ‘an’ is that:

 ‘a’ is used with consonant letters

Ex: a book, a chair, a candle, a video

 ‘an’ is used with vowel letters.

 What are the vowel letters?

 a, e, i, o, u

Ex: an apple, an article, an orange

 How about ‘the’, when is it used?

 It’s used for something specific, not in general.

 It’s used for something unique or special.

 It’s used for both singular and plural objects, places or people.

i.e. meaning one or more.

 It’s used for a countable noun or an uncountable noun.

 It’s used when you mention something for the second time

and onwards.

 i.e. After you have used ‘a’ or ‘an’, the first time, you need to use ‘the’

next time.

Ex: The blue book is big.

The moon is beautiful.

This is the best book I read.

The water is cold.

The books on the table are heavy.

My friend is the most beautiful person I know.

I see a book. The book is small and colorful.

TYPES OF ARTICLES

 Indefinite:

 Meaning in general, not a particular one.

Q: Which one do you think is that?

A: ‘a’ & ‘an’

 Definite:

 Meaning something specific, identifiable

Q: Which one do you think is that?

A: ‘the’

​On a piece of paper, write #1) to #16),
and write your answers on the paper.


Then, check your answers on the
next slide.

Now, check your answers.→

Multiple Choice

1. I have a new car.  __ car is red.

Choose the correct answer:

• A

• An

• The

•  Ø

Multiple Choice

2. I drank __ cup of coffee, but it was cold.

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

•  Ø

Multiple Choice

3. For breakfast I usually have  __ egg, toast, and some coffee.

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

•  Ø

Multiple Choice

4. Last summer, my friends and I travelled to __ Spain.

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

•  Ø

Multiple Choice

5. I have __ two younger brothers and an older sister.

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

•  Ø

Multiple Choice

6. My little brother drew a picture of  a chicken, cow, and __ horse. 

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

•  Ø

Multiple Choice

7. My little brother drew a picture of  a chicken, a cow, and __ horse. 

Choose the correct answer:

• a

• an

• the

•  Ø

Multiple Choice

8. Buying ___ house is often ___ excellent investment.

Choose the correct answer:

• a; a

• an; an

• a; an

•   an; a

Multiple Choice

9. ___ year ago, he was earning $2,000 ___ month.

Choose the correct answer:

• An; a

• An; an

• A; an

•  A; a

Multiple Choice

10. My neighbor found ___ kitten. Having no pets of her own, she decided to keep ___ kitten.

Choose the correct answer:

• a; a

• a; the

• a;  Ø

• the; a

Part C: Ten articles are missing below. Add ‘a’ or ‘an’.
(The first one is done for you).

Part C: Ten articles are missing below. Add ‘a’ or ‘an’.
(The first one is done for you).

Check your answers!!