Definite vs Indefinite Articles Explained

What type of article is 'the'?

• None of the above

• Plural

• Definite

• Indefinite

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CCSS.L.1.1H

Which article is used for non-specific items?

• 'The'

• 'A'

• 'An'

• 'Some'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

Can 'the' be used with both singular and plural nouns?

• Yes

• No

• Only with singular

• Only with plural

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

Why can't we say 'an oranges'?

• It's plural

• It's singular

• It's definite

• It's incorrect vowel sound

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

What determines the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word?

• The length of the word

• The sound the first letter makes

• The meaning of the word

• The first letter of the word

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

Why do we say 'an apple' instead of 'a apple'?

• All of the above

• Preference

• Grammatical rule

• Easier pronunciation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

What is the correct article to use before 'union'?

• 'A'

• 'An'

• 'The'

• No article needed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

Which of the following starts with a vowel sound?

• 'Box'

• 'Apple'

• 'Underwater'

• 'Union'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the rule for using 'the'?

• Before nouns starting with a vowel sound

• Before plural nouns only

• Before singular nouns only

• Before both singular and plural nouns

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

How does the article change before a vowel sound?

• From 'an' to 'a'

• No change

• From 'a' to 'an'

• From 'the' to 'a'

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CCSS.L.1.1H