Name: Pablo Corpus
Date: 04/09/24 Subject: English Grade: PH7W2
Unit/Standard: Learning Objective: Materials Needed:
A/an/the
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1. Definite and Indefinite Articles
a. Indefinite Articles: "a" and "an"
• "A" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
o Example: a car, a university (note that "university" begins with a /juː/ sound, which is a
consonant sound).
• "An" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
o Example: an apple, an hour (note that "hour" begins with a silent "h," so the first sound is a
vowel).
Usage of Indefinite Articles:
• Introducing something new: Use "a" or "an" when mentioning something for the first time.
o Example: I saw a dog in the park.
• Any one of many: Use "a" or "an" when referring to any member of a group.
o Example: She needs an umbrella (any umbrella, not a specific one).
b. Definite Article: "the"
• "The" is used before both singular and plural nouns, regardless of whether they begin with a consonant
or vowel sound.
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Usage of the Definite Article:
• Specific Reference: Use "the" when referring to something specific or previously
mentioned.
o Example: I saw the dog again in the park (referring to the same dog mentioned
earlier).
• Unique Things: Use "the" with nouns that represent unique things.
o Example: the sun, the moon.
• Superlatives: Use "the" before superlative adjectives.
o Example: She is the tallest in the class.
2. Generalizations
a. With Indefinite Articles (a, an):
• Singular Countable Nouns: When generalizing, you can use "a" or "an" with singular
countable nouns.
o Example: A dog is a good pet (generalizing about dogs as a type of animal).
b. With Definite Articles (the):
• Singular Nouns to Represent a Whole Class: "The" can be used with singular nouns to
refer to a whole group or species.
o Example: The lion is a dangerous animal (refers to all lions in general).
c. With Plural Nouns and Uncountable Nouns:
• No Article: When making generalizations with plural countable nouns or uncountable
nouns, articles are often omitted.
o Example: Dogs are friendly (generalizing about all dogs).
o Example: Water is essential for life (generalizing about water as a substance).
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