Identify articles
key notes :
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| What are Articles? |
Articles are special words that come before nouns to tell us which or how many.
There are 3 types of articles:
- a πΆ
- an π
- the π
| Types of Articles |
| Article | When to Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a πΆ | Before a singular noun that starts with a consonant sound | a cat π±, a dog π |
| an π | Before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u) | an apple π, an elephant π |
| the π | When talking about a specific person, place, or thing | the sun βοΈ, the school π« |
| Easy Rules to Remember |
- βaβ = 1, consonant sound π΅
- βanβ = 1, vowel sound π΅
- βtheβ = specific π
| Examples in Sentences |
- I saw a bird π¦ in the tree.
- She ate an orange π for lunch.
- We went to the park ποΈ yesterday.
| Tips & Trick |
Listen to the first sound, not the first letter! π
- Example: an hour β° (h is silent β vowel sound)
Use βtheβ when everyone knows exactly which one you mean. π
| Fun Emoji Activity! |
Underline the article in each sentence:
- I have a pencil βοΈ.
- There is an ice cream π¦ on the table.
- The moon π looks beautiful tonight.
Let’s practice!ποΈ

