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Articles — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 10 · English Language - Archer

Articles revision notes for ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Basic Idea of Articles, Indefinite Articles.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Basic Idea of Articles

  • An article shows whether a noun is being used in a general sense or a specific sense.
  • English has three articles: a, an, and the.
  • A and an are indefinite articles.
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2. Indefinite Articles: A and An

  • A is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
  • An is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
  • A is used before countable singular nouns.
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3. Special Uses of Indefinite Articles

  • A is used with fractions, prices, weights, measures, and speeds.
  • Little and a little are used with uncountable nouns.
  • Few and a few are used with countable nouns.
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4. Definite Article: The

  • The is used to refer to a particular person or thing.
  • The is used with countable nouns in the singular and plural, as well as with uncountable nouns.
  • The is used with superlatives.

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A is used before wordsThe choice depends on soundA can mean one or eachLittle and a little are usedThe is used for a particular

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Articles for ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Articles include Basic Idea of Articles, Indefinite Articles: A and An, Special Uses of Indefinite Articles, Definite Article: The. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Articles for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on Articles. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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