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Articles ( A, An, The) — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition
Articles ( A, An, The) revision notes for ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Understanding Articles
- Articles are words that come before nouns to describe them.
- There are three articles: 'a', 'an', and 'the'.
- 'A' and 'an' are called indefinite articles because they refer to something not specific.
2
Rules for Using 'A' and 'An'
- Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound (e.g., a book, a pen).
- Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound (e.g., an apple, an egg).
- Sound matters more than spelling. For example: 'a one-rupee note' (because 'one' sounds like 'wun'), 'an honest man' (because 'h' is silent).
3
Rules for Using 'The'
- Use 'the' when talking about a specific person or thing already known.
- Use 'the' when mentioning something for the second time.
- Use 'the' with unique things like 'the sun', 'the moon', 'the sky'.
4
When NOT to Use Articles
- Do not use any article with proper nouns: 'Rahul', 'Delhi', 'Ganga'.
- Do not use articles with uncountable nouns when speaking in general: 'I need water.'
- Do not use articles with names of meals, languages, or sports: 'We eat lunch.', 'She speaks Hindi.', 'They play cricket.'
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We use 'a' or 'an' whenWe use 'the' when weWe do not use articles before
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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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