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Articles: The Building

Blocks of Language
Articles are words that come before nouns and specify whether the noun is
singular, plural, definite, or indefinite. Understanding articles is essential for clear
communication.

by Камила Мухамбетжан
Definite Article "the"
Specificity Previous Mention
Used to refer to a specific noun that is already known or Used to refer to a noun that has been mentioned previously in
understood by the speaker and listener. For example, "Could the conversation. For example, "I saw a cat yesterday. The cat
you pass me the salt, please?" was black and white."

1 2 3

Uniqueness
Used when there is only one of that noun in the context. For
example, "The sun is shining today."
Indefinite Articles "a" and "an"

1 Singular Nouns 2 Sound


"A" and "an" are used with The choice between "a" and
singular nouns to indicate that "an" depends on the sound of
the noun is unspecified or not the following word.
specific.
Use "a" before words that start
For example, "I saw a bird in with a consonant sound, like
the tree" or "She bought an "a cat" or "a university." Use
apple from the store." In these "an" before words that start
cases, the specific bird or apple with a vowel sound, like "an
is not identified. apple" or "an hour."

3 Example
Use "a" before consonant sounds, like "a cat", and "an" before vowel
sounds, like "an apple."

Here are some more examples: "a dog", "an elephant", "a book", "an
orange", "a table", "an umbrella."
Using "some" for non-specific
quantities
Plural Nouns Uncountable Nouns
"Some" is used to refer to an "Some" is used with uncountable
indefinite, unspecified number or nouns, such as water, rice, and
amount of a noun. information.

Requests and Offers


"Some" is often used in requests and offers, like "Would you like some
coffee?"
Demonstrative Pronouns: This/That/These/Those
This/These That/Those

Used to refer to objects or people that are close to the speaker or Used to refer to objects or people that are farther away from the
writer. speaker or writer.

Example: This flower is beautiful. Example: That house is very big.


Identifying Differences Between Demonstratives
Pronoun Singular Plural

Near This These

Far That Those


Practical Exercises and
Activities
Sentence Completion
Provide a sentence with a blank and ask students to fill in the
1 blank with the correct article or demonstrative pronoun.

Example: "I saw ____ cat in the park." (a/an)

Picture Identification
Show students a picture and ask them to describe the objects in
the picture using articles and demonstrative pronouns.
2
Materials: Pictures with various objects, such as a classroom, a
park, or a kitchen. Example: "This is a desk. It has a lamp on it.
That is a window."

Role-Playing
Have students act out a short dialogue using articles and
3 demonstrative pronouns in a realistic context.

Example: Scenario: Two students are at a store. Student 1: "Can I


see that shirt, please?" Student 2: "Sure. This one is on sale."
Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Mastering Articles
Articles are essential for understanding and speaking English fluently.

Clarity and Precision


Articles add clarity and precision to our communication by specifying the type of
noun we're referring to.

Active Practice
Consistent practice and usage will help you master articles and become a more
confident communicator.

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