Meeting Cezanne — Flashcards

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The narrator is Yannick, a twelve-year-old boy who visits his aunt and uncle in Provence during summer. He tells the story from his own point of view, using 'I'.

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Yannick threw the tablecloth into the fire because it was his usual habit after clearing the table. He didn’t know that the famous painter had drawn a picture on it as a tip for the innkeeper.

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'Look on the bright side' means to find something positive in a difficult or sad situation. For example, when Yannick destroyed the drawing, Uncle Bruno said he should feel happy because the artist li…

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An article is a word used before a noun to specify it. There are two types: 'a' and 'an' are indefinite articles (for any one), and 'the' is the definite article (for a specific one). Example: 'a boy'…

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We use 'the' when: (1) referring to something already mentioned, (2) there is only one of its kind in that place, or (3) in phrases like 'the name of'. Example: 'The sun rises in the east.'…

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The zero article means no article (a/an/the) is used before a noun. It is used with generic plurals, proper nouns, and some places. Examples: 'We work from home.' 'I love painting.'…

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A possessive apostrophe shows ownership. For singular nouns, add 's (boy's toy). For plural nouns ending in s, add only ' (guests' meals). For irregular plurals, add 's (children's books).

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Manas's bicycle…