Grammar - plural articles Flashcards
How do you make a noun ending with a vowel plural?
EXP: la mesa and el libro
Add a -S.
Exp: Las mesas & los libros
How do you make a noun ending with a consonant plural?
Exp. Un papel y la universidad
Add an -es.
EXP. Unos papeles y las universidades
Nouns that end with the consonant “Z” have what special rule?
Exp: el lápiz
The Z transforms into a “C”, then you add an -es like normal.
Exp: los lápices
What is the plural form of the definite articles?
Las and Los
What is the plural form of the indefinite articles?
Unos and Unas
What form is used to refer to a mixed gender group?
Masculine so either “unos” or los”
“Las amigas” applies what about the genders of every group member
They’re all female
How do you say “there are some students in the classroom?”
Hay unos estudiantes en el salón de clase
How do you say “there is a professor in the laboratory”
Hay un profesor en el laboratorio.
