Understanding Articles in English Year 10

What is an article in grammar?

• An article is a type of verb.

• An article is a synonym for a noun.

• An article is a word that defines a noun as specific or unspecific.

• An article is a punctuation mark.

Name the two types of articles.

• Specific and General

• Definite and Indefinite

• Primary and Secondary

• Definitive and Indefinite

Define a definite article with an example.

• The definite article is 'an'. Example: 'An apple fell.'

• The definite article is 'thee'. Example: 'Thee book is on the table.'

• The indefinite article is 'a'. Example: 'A dog barked.'

• The definite article is 'the'. Example: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

Define an indefinite article with an example.

• An indefinite article is 'the', as in 'the dog'.

• An indefinite article is 'a', as in 'a cat'.

• An indefinite article is 'this', as in 'this book'.

• An indefinite article is 'some', as in 'some apples'.

What is the function of a definite article?

• To indicate a general noun.

• The function of a definite article is to indicate a specific noun.

• To modify a verb in a sentence.

• To show possession of a noun.

What is the function of an indefinite article?

• To indicate a non-specific noun.

• To specify a definite noun.

• To indicate a plural noun.

• To show possession of a noun.

Identify the article in this sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

• Cat

• A

• Is

• The

Identify the article in this sentence: 'A dog barked.'

• A

• Barked

• Dog

• The

Fill in the blank: '___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'

• One

• A

• An

• The

Fill in the blank: 'I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.'

• the

• one

• some

• an