Terms of Use " a, an , the "
Let's
begin this informative article by understanding what is an article in English?
An article is usually considered a type of adjective. How? Well, just like an
adjective modifies the noun, so does an article. The English language has two
types of articles: 'the' and 'a'/ 'an'.
We
often see the words or phrases that have a, an , and the inside . Actually ,
what name three things ? You need to know that the three named in the article .
Basically , the article is a part that is used to modify a noun .
English
has two types of article is a / an and the . We call these two forms of the
article as an indefinite article and the definite article.
The : Definite
article
A/an : Indefinite
article
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What
is the difference and how do I use it ? The show specific objects and clear
objects where and how his form . While the A / late shows objects that are not
specific and uncertain form and location . For example , I say " Let's go
to the bus " if that's what I said then there is a specific bus and we all
have to know the bus. Then , I said " Handi , take the book please" ,
when I say that my interlocutors , namely Handi , already knowing what the book
meant .
In
contrast to a or an, for example, I say " Handi , take a book please"
, then Handi not know what books should be taken as a sentence that contains a
/ s, does not indicate a specific object .
>> Definite article
'the':
The
definite article 'the' is made use of before singular and plural nouns when the
noun is particular and specific.
For instance:
1)
"The field was full of creepy insects
that caught my attention on reaching there."
In this case, it is clear
and evident that we're referring to and talking about a particular field and
not a generic use of the noun. Hence, the prefix 'the'.
2)
"It was the peacock at the zoo that held
my attention throughout."
Here again 'the' is being
used for a specific zoo and a particular peacock.
Indefinite article 'a'/
'an':
The use of articles 'a' and
'an' mean the noun that they're supporting is indefinite. This means that it is
referring to one among the group.
For
instance:
1)
"It was New Year's Eve and I really
wanted to eat a warm pie."
Take note of the fact that a
particular pie is not being spoken about.
2)
"Can somebody please call a security
guard?"
This means that you need any
security guard from the lot irrespective of who or someone in particular.
3)
"While I was on a walk, my mom scrambled
me an egg for breakfast."
'An' egg refers to one egg
from the dozen of eggs in the refrigerator. It does not specify anything in
particular.
4)
"My wish is to ride an elephant at the
age of 75."
Here you could be referring
to any elephant in general.
Understanding the use of
'a', 'an' and 'the':
In most cases, the article
'an' is used before words that begin with vowels. (a, e, i, o, u)
Use
of 'an':
1. An apple
2. An elephant
3. An oven
4. An umbrella
5. An igloo
Use of 'a':
If a word starts with a consonant sound, use a.
1. A cat
2. A wish
3. A needle
4. A cart
5. A twig
Use of 'the':
We use 'the' to refer to
nouns that have already been mentioned or when it is understandable what
particular thing is being referred to. Therefore 'the' refers to things which
are definite, specific or unique.
1. The World Bank
2. The Police
3. The security
4. The Russians
5. The movement
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