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ICSE · Class 10 · English Language - Archer

Articles topics: Basic Idea of Articles, Indefinite Articles: A and An, Special Uses of Indefinite Articles, plus 1 more.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer · 2026-27

Topics in Articles

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Articles as words that show whether a noun refers to something particular or something general

Indefinite articlesDefinite articleOmission of a and anOmission of theRepetition of articlesQuantity words

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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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