Understanding Articles and Demonstratives

This video tutorial covers the use of articles and demonstrative adjectives in English. It explains the difference between 'a', 'an', and 'the', and how to use them based on whether a word starts with a consonant or vowel sound. The tutorial also covers demonstrative adjectives like 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those', explaining their use based on the proximity of the noun to the speaker. The video concludes with practice examples to reinforce learning.

What is the main goal of the lesson on articles and demonstratives?

• To explore different types of nouns

• To practice writing essays

• To understand the use of articles and demonstrative adjectives

• To learn about verbs and adverbs

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

• the

• those

• a or an

• this

When do you use the article 'the'?

• For any noun

• For abstract nouns

• For specific nouns

• For plural nouns only

What is the function of the article 'the'?

• To indicate an abstract noun

• To indicate a non-specific noun

• To indicate a specific noun

• To indicate a plural noun

Which article should be used before a word starting with a consonant sound?

• this

• a

• the

• an

What is the correct article for the word 'engine'?

• this

• the

• an

• a

Which article is used before a singular noun starting with a vowel sound?

• an

• a

• this

• the

Why is 'an' used before the word 'hour'?

• Because 'hour' starts with a vowel

• Because 'hour' is a specific noun

• Because 'hour' is a plural noun

• Because 'hour' starts with a vowel sound

What do demonstrative adjectives indicate?

• The proximity of a noun

• The type of a noun

• The size of a noun

• The color of a noun

Which demonstrative adjective would you use for a noun that is close to you?

• that

• those

• this

• the