Understanding Articles in English

What is an article?

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

• An article is a type of punctuation mark.

• An article is a synonym for a book.

• An article is a form of poetry.

How many types of articles are there?

• 4 types of articles

• 1 type of article

• 3 types of articles

• 2 types of articles

What is the definite article in English?

• an

• a

• the

• some

Can you give an example of an indefinite article?

• the

• a

• one

• some

When do we use 'a' instead of 'an'?

• Use 'an' before consonant sounds.

• Use 'a' before silent letters.

• Use 'a' before consonant sounds.

• Use 'a' before vowel sounds.

Is 'the' used for specific or general nouns?

• Collective nouns

• Abstract nouns

• General nouns

• Specific nouns

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

• a

• the

• an

• one

Choose the correct article: She is ___ artist.

• a

• an

• one

• the