Understanding Articles in English

In this video tutorial, Ashley and Mia introduce articles as a special type of adjective. They explain how articles indicate whether a noun is specific or general, focusing on the three articles: 'a', 'an', and 'the'. The video provides examples to illustrate the correct usage of each article, such as 'an apple', 'a banana', and 'the small orange'. Viewers are encouraged to practice identifying the correct articles in sentences and are reminded of the importance of articles in sentence structure. The tutorial concludes with a review and an invitation to practice further with online games and quizzes.

What is the main function of articles in a sentence?

• To describe the action

• To show possession

• To indicate the tense

• To specify whether a noun is general or specific

Which article would you use with a non-specific noun starting with a consonant?

• The

• An

• A

• None

Choose the correct article for the sentence: 'I want to eat ___ apple.'

• A

• An

• The

• None

Which article is used with a specific noun, regardless of whether it starts with a vowel or consonant?

• An

• A

• None

• The

Identify the correct article for the sentence: 'I want to eat ___ banana.'

• None

• A

• An

• The

In the sentence 'I want the small orange,' why is 'the' used?

• Because 'orange' starts with a consonant

• Because it refers to a specific orange

• Because 'orange' is a general noun

• Because 'orange' starts with a vowel

What article should be used in the sentence: 'I am reading ___ book.'

• A

• An

• None

• The

Which article fits in the sentence: 'It is ___ interesting one.'

• None

• The

• An

• A