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36 flashcards for Articles (ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is an article in English.

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Basics of articlesTypes of articlesUse of aUse of anSound rule for articlesIndefinite article use
Card 1Basics of articles

What is an article in English grammar?

Answer

An article is used to show whether a noun refers to something particular or something general. English has three articles: a, an, and the.

Card 2Types of articles

What are the three articles in English?

Answer

The three articles in English are a, an, and the. A and an are indefinite articles, and the is the definite article.

Card 3Use of a

When is a used?

Answer

A is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. Examples include a book, a horse, a suitcase, a university, and a European town.

Card 4Use of an

When is an used?

Answer

An is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Examples include an apple, an elephant, an embroidered handkerchief, an hour, and an MLA.

Card 5Sound rule for articles

Why does a university take a, not an?

Answer

A and an depend on sound, not spelling. University begins with a consonant sound, so a university is correct.

Card 6Sound rule for articles

Why does an hour take an, not a?

Answer

A and an depend on sound, not spelling. Hour begins with a vowel sound, so an hour is correct.

Card 7Indefinite article use

What does a or an mean when used with a singular countable noun?

Answer

A or an is used before a singular countable noun when it refers to one thing, or when it appears for the first time. Example: a book, an apple.

Card 8Indefinite article use

What is the use of a in the sense of one?

Answer

A can mean one and can also show each in expressions of quantity. Examples: a chapter a day and five hundred rupees a month.

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What are the important topics in Articles for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Articles include Main Idea of Articles, Use of a and an, Special Uses of a and an, Use of the. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How many flashcards are available for Articles?
There are 36 flashcards for Articles covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Articles for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Articles. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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