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ICSE · Class 1 · English Grammar and Composition

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Using 'a'Using 'an'Using 'the'Article with consonant soundsArticle with vowel soundsVowel sound ruleConsonant sound ruleDefinite article
Card 1Using 'a'

What is 'a' used for?

Answer

'A' is used before words that start with a consonant sound. For example: a mango, a cow, a banana. It means one thing that is not special or new.

Card 2Using 'an'

What is 'an' used for?

Answer

'An' is used before words that start with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u). For example: an apple, an egg, an ant. It means one thing that starts with a vowel sound.

Card 3Using 'the'

What is 'the' used for?

Answer

'The' is used when we talk about something specific or already known. For example: the sun, the moon, the sky. There is only one of these!

Card 4Article with consonant sounds

Which article do we use before 'mango'?

Answer

We use 'a' before 'mango' because it starts with a consonant sound. So we say: a mango.

Card 5Article with vowel sounds

Which article do we use before 'apple'?

Answer

We use 'an' before 'apple' because it starts with a vowel sound. So we say: an apple.

Card 6Vowel sound rule

Why do we say 'an ant' and not 'a ant'?

Answer

We say 'an ant' because 'ant' starts with the letter 'a', which is a vowel. Words starting with vowels use 'an'.

Card 7Consonant sound rule

Why do we say 'a banana' and not 'an banana'?

Answer

We say 'a banana' because even though 'banana' has vowels, it starts with the 'b' sound, which is a consonant. So we use 'a'.

Card 8Definite article

When do we use 'the' in a sentence?

Answer

We use 'the' when talking about something everyone knows or something already mentioned. For example: The sun shines. The cow is big.

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What are the important topics in A, An, or The for ICSE Class 1 English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in A, An, or The include Understanding 'A' and 'An', Understanding 'The'. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 1 exams.
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How should I revise A, An, or The for Class 1 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on A, An, or The. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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