Definite and Indefinite articles

Definite and indefinite articles

1. I'm in the mood for a really spicy dish. (general)

2. There's an animal in the garage. (unknown)

3. A: I'd like an ice cream, please. (1st time)

   B: What flavor?

   A: The chocolate ice cream is OK.

​​EXAMPLES:

​​The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a count-noun that is general, when its identity is not known or when we mention it for the first time.

NOTE:
a (before a singular noun beginning with a consonant sound): a banana.
an (before a singular noun beginning with a vowel sound): an apple.

Multiple Choice

__ appetizer

• a

• an

Multiple Choice

__ dessert

• a

• an

1. A: I'm in the mood for seafood.

   B: Then, I recommend the grilled fish. (specific)

2. A: Your main course comes with a salad.

   B: OK, I'll have the salad, please. (2nd time)

​​EXAMPLES:

​​The definite article (the) is used before a count or non-count noun that is specific or when we mention it for the second time.

Multiple Choice

READ THE CONVERSATION AND CHOOSE THE USE OF THE:
A: Are you ready to order?

B: Yes. I think I'll start with the potato soup.

• specific

• second time

Multiple Choice

READ THE CONVERSATION AND CHOOSE THE USE OF THE:

A: There's also a choice of vegetables. Today, we have carrots or grilled tomatoes.

B: I'll have the carrots, please.

• specific

• second time

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