Indefinite and Definite English Articles: A, AN, & THE

The video tutorial from Learning Depot covers the use of articles 'a', 'an', and 'the'. It explains how articles define nouns as definite or indefinite, with examples illustrating their usage. The tutorial also covers the rules for using 'a' and 'an' based on the sound of the following word, and the pronunciation of 'the' in different contexts. Additionally, it discusses the importance of repeating articles for clarity when using connected nouns.

What is the primary function of articles in a sentence?

• To define a noun as definite or indefinite

• To modify an adjective

• To describe the action of a verb

• To connect two clauses

Which article would you use to refer to a specific object?

• A

• None

• An

• The

In the sentence 'The elephant is the largest quadruped', what does 'the' signify?

• A specific elephant

• All elephants as a class

• An unknown elephant

• A small group of elephants

What is the effect of placing 'the' before an adjective?

• It makes the adjective comparative

• It turns the adjective into a plural noun

• It turns the adjective into a singular noun

• It has no effect

When should you use 'an' instead of 'a'?

• Before a word starting with a vowel sound

• Before a verb

• Before a word starting with a consonant sound

• Before any noun

How is 'the' pronounced when it precedes a word starting with a vowel sound?

• Thuh

• Thee

• Thah

• Thay

What does the article 'a' often replace in expressions like '$25 a pair'?

• Each

• Any

• Every

• Some