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What is an article•It is a determiner.•It modifies a noun.

Definite Article•The – refers to specific or particular nouns .

For example:For example:• I enjoyed participating in the

volleyball competition The above sentence refers to a particular or

specific competition.• I enjoyed watching the show The sentence refers to a particular or specific

show.

Indefinite articles: 'a' or 'an'• Refers to a non-specific noun.• The children are playing a game

outdoors. (it refers any game)

• The artist is painting a picture. (it refers to any picture)

When to use 'the'•Names of rivers, oceans and

seas.•The Red Sea•Points on the globe•The equator

When to use When to use the'the'• Parts of the world–The Middle East–The south

• Deserts & forests–The Sahara Desert–The Mandai forest

•When to use When to use 'a''a'

• Before words that begin with consonants.– a cat– a pencil– a bag

When to use When to use 'an''an'

• Before silent 'h'

– an honest man

– an honourable person

When to use When to use 'an''an'

• Before all words that begin with the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u”

– an egg

– an ant

When to use When to use 'an''an'

• Before all words that begin with the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u”

– an ice-cream

– an orange

Use “a” Use “a” when ........when ........

• When “u” makes the same sound as the “y” in you.

– a uniform

– a used plate

Use “a” Use “a” when ........when ........

• “o” makes the same sound as “w” in “won”

– a one-eyed monster