Understanding Articles in English

This video tutorial explains the concept of articles in English grammar, focusing on the two types: definite and indefinite articles. It provides examples of when to use 'the' as a definite article and 'a' or 'an' as indefinite articles. The tutorial also covers the rules for using 'an' with words that start with vowel sounds and highlights exceptions, particularly with the letter 'U' when it is pronounced as a consonant sound.

What are the two types of articles in English?

• Singular and Plural

• Active and Passive

• Definite and Indefinite

• Past and Present

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CCSS.L.1.1H

Which of the following is an example of a definite article?

• A

• An

• Some

• The

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CCSS.L.1.1H

Which sentence correctly uses the definite article?

• They saw a movie.

• He bought the car.

• She has an dog.

• I want a apple.

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CCSS.L.1.1H

What is the indefinite article used before a consonant sound?

• An

• A

• The

• Some

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CCSS.L.1.1H

Which of the following uses the indefinite article correctly?

• A dog

• An cheese

• An house

• A umbrella

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

When should 'an' be used instead of 'a'?

• Before a consonant sound

• Before a vowel sound

• Before a silent letter

• Before a plural noun

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CCSS.L.1.1H

Which word would correctly use 'an'?

• An university

• A hour

• An honest man

• A iguana

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CCSS.L.1.1H

What is the exception to using 'an' before a vowel sound?

• When the word starts with 'h'

• When the vowel is pronounced with a consonant sound

• When the word is a proper noun

• When the word is plural

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following uses 'a' correctly?

• An UK based company

• A honest man

• A united states ambassador

• An hour

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D