20點嫁~ 急!!! A & AN & THE (F.1)

, an

- when we talk about something for the ( first) time
- thry are called (indefinite ) articles.

the

- the ( first ) time of mentioning the thing
- we know which thing/person we are talking about
- they are called ( defiite ) article.

Using A and AN

1. After A and AN , what kinds of nouns do we use ?
- Before a ( ) ( ) noun.
- A and AN means ONE.

2. Are the following sentences right ?
I bought a piece of furniture .
Would you bring me a piece of chalk .
I want some information .
This tabletop is made of glass .
Can you lend me a piece of paper .

3. When do we use A and AN ?
An is usually used when a noun starting with a vowel = A, E, I, O U
An apple, an umbrella, an egg, an ice-cream, an ox


We use A before a ( vowel ) sound :
(*A( ) is a sound which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth.)

We use AN before a ( ) sound :
( *A ( ) is a sound made by the human voice in which your vocal cords vibrate , your mouth is opened , and your tongue does not touch your teeth or the roof of your mouth. )

Using THE
3. It is ( a definite article ) which thing we mean.
e.g. Can you turn off the light , please ? (the light in this room.)

4. The ( ) group that exists.
e.g. the earth , the moon , the sun ...the Ocean Park, the Peak, the United states of America

One more examples-
We buy a new umbrella. The umbrella is in black and white colour

I hope that you understand when to use a , an & the

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