[Parts of Speech] Articles

Question 1

What is an article?

Answer 1

Used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun - does it refer to a general member of the group or specific one.

definitive (the)
Indefinite (a, an)

Question 2

Indefinite Article (a, an)
 - how do we use them; rules.

Answer 2

an + singular noun beginning with a vowel (eg. an elephant)
a + singular noun beginning with consonant (eg. a ball)
a + singular noun beginning with a consonant sound (eg a uniform)

some + a (plural noun) eg. some pens

(Adjective) + (noun) - sound of adjective

Question 3

Definite article (the)

• When do we use it?
• give examples.
• exceptions.

Answer 3

Use for singular and plural nouns
(You know which you are referring to)
Eg. The box

exceptions = geographical locations
= general references / statements (zero articles)

eg. Coffee is a hot drink, music is popular.