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ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

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Introduction to ArticlesA vs AnTypes of Articles
Card 1Introduction to Articles

What are articles in English grammar?

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Articles are special adjectives that come before nouns to tell us whether the noun is specific or general. There are three articles: 'a', 'an', and 'the'. Example: - A dog (any dog) - The dog (a spec…

Card 2A vs An

What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?

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'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Examples: - a book (b is a consonant sound) - an apple (a is a vowel sound) - a un…

Card 3A vs An

When do we use 'a' before a word starting with 'u'?

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We use 'a' before 'u' when it makes a consonant sound like 'yoo'. For example: - a uniform - a university - a useful tool Even though 'u' is a vowel, the sound is like 'y', which is a consonant sound…

Card 4A vs An

When do we use 'an' before a word starting with 'h'?

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We use 'an' before words starting with 'h' when the 'h' is silent and the word begins with a vowel sound. Examples: - an hour (sounds like 'our') - an honest person (sounds like 'onest') - an heir (s…

Card 5A vs An

Fill in the blank: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.

Answer

I saw **an** elephant at the zoo. Explanation: 'Elephant' starts with a vowel sound (e), so we use 'an'.

Card 6A vs An

Fill in the blank: She is ___ honest girl.

Answer

She is **an** honest girl. Explanation: 'Honest' starts with a silent 'h', so the sound is 'onest' (vowel sound). We use 'an'.

Card 7Types of Articles

What are indefinite articles?

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Indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. They are used when we are talking about any one of a general kind, not a specific thing. Examples: - I want a pencil. (any pencil) - She ate an apple. (any apple…

Card 8Types of Articles

What is a definite article?

Answer

The definite article is 'the'. It is used when we are talking about a specific person or thing that is already known to the speaker and listener. Examples: - The book on the table is mine. (specific …

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Key topics in Articles ( A, An, The) include Understanding Articles, Rules for Using 'A' and 'An', Rules for Using 'The', When NOT to Use Articles. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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