Understanding Articles in English

Ashley and Mia introduce articles as a special type of adjective that indicate whether a noun is specific or general. They explain the use of 'a', 'an', and 'the', providing examples and practice exercises. 'A' is used with non-specific nouns starting with a consonant, 'an' with those starting with a vowel, and 'the' with specific nouns. The video concludes with a review and encourages practice through online games and quizzes.

What is the primary function of articles in a sentence?

• To show the location of a noun

• To specify whether a noun is general or specific

• To indicate the size of a noun

• To describe the color of a noun

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

• an

• none

• a

• the

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

• an

• the

• none

• a

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

• Because 'orange' is a non-specific noun

• Because 'orange' is a general noun

• Because it refers to a specific orange

• Because 'orange' starts with a vowel

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

• a

• the

• none

• an

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

• an

• a

• none

• the

What is the correct article for the sentence: 'It is ___ one on the table'?

• a

• an

• the

• none