Definite and Indefinite Articles
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Introduces and explains definite and indefinite articles to 7th graders
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Definite and Indefinite Articles
- 1. Definite and Indefinite Articles the rules for when to use a, an, or the
- 3. a= indefinite article not a specific object
- 4. a= indefinite article not a specific object one of a number of the same objects
- 5. a= indefinite article not a specific object one of a number of the same objects with consonants
- 6. a= indefinite article not a specific object one of a number of the same objects with consonants Examples: She has a dog.
- 7. a= indefinite article not a specific object one of a number of the same objects with consonants Examples: She has a dog. I work in a factory.
- 10. An= Indefinite Article almost the same rules as “ a”
- 11. An= Indefinite Article almost the same rules as “ a” not a specific object
- 12. An= Indefinite Article almost the same rules as “ a” not a specific object one of a number of the same objects
- 13. An= Indefinite Article almost the same rules as “ a” not a specific object one of a number of the same objects however....
- 14. An= Indefinite Article almost the same rules as “ a” not a specific object one of a number of the same objects however.... used with vowels (a,e,i,o,u)
- 15. An= Indefinite Article almost the same rules as “ a” not a specific object one of a number of the same objects however.... used with vowels (a,e,i,o,u) examples: Can I have an apple?
- 16. An= Indefinite Article almost the same rules as “ a” not a specific object one of a number of the same objects however.... used with vowels (a,e,i,o,u) examples: Can I have an apple? She is an English teacher.
- 17. An= Indefinite Article almost the same rules as “ a” not a specific object one of a number of the same objects however.... used with vowels (a,e,i,o,u) examples: Can I have an apple? She is an English teacher.
- 19. the= definite article a specific object that both the person speaking and the listener know
- 20. the= definite article a specific object that both the person speaking and the listener know Examples: The car over there is fast.
- 21. the= definite article a specific object that both the person speaking and the listener know Examples: The car over there is fast. The teacher is very good, isn't he?
- 22. A few more rules...
- 23. A few more rules... The first time you speak of something use "a or an", the next time you repeat that object use "the"
- 24. A few more rules... The first time you speak of something use "a or an", the next time you repeat that object use "the" Examples: I live in a house. The house is quite old and has four bedrooms.
- 25. A few more rules... The first time you speak of something use "a or an", the next time you repeat that object use "the" Examples: I live in a house. The house is quite old and has four bedrooms. I ate in a Chinese restaurant. The restaurant was very good.
- 26. the “do nots”
- 27. the “do nots” DO NOT use an article with countries, states, counties or provinces, lakes and mountains
- 28. the “do nots” DO NOT use an article with countries, states, counties or provinces, lakes and mountains except when the country is a collection of states such as "The United States".
- 29. the “do nots” DO NOT use an article with countries, states, counties or provinces, lakes and mountains except when the country is a collection of states such as "The United States". Examples: He lives in Washington near Mount Rainier.
- 30. the “do nots” DO NOT use an article with countries, states, counties or provinces, lakes and mountains except when the country is a collection of states such as "The United States". Examples: He lives in Washington near Mount Rainier. They live in northern British Columbia.
- 31. the “do nots” DO NOT use an article with countries, states, counties or provinces, lakes and mountains except when the country is a collection of states such as "The United States". Examples: He lives in Washington near Mount Rainier. They live in northern British Columbia. or if it is part of the title of the country
- 32. the “do nots” DO NOT use an article with countries, states, counties or provinces, lakes and mountains except when the country is a collection of states such as "The United States". Examples: He lives in Washington near Mount Rainier. They live in northern British Columbia. or if it is part of the title of the country
- 33. the “do nots” DO NOT use an article with countries, states, counties or provinces, lakes and mountains except when the country is a collection of states such as "The United States". Examples: He lives in Washington near Mount Rainier. They live in northern British Columbia. or if it is part of the title of the country
- 34. A few more “do nots”
- 35. A few more “do nots” DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about things in general
- 36. A few more “do nots” DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about things in general Examples: I like Russian tea.
- 37. A few more “do nots” DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about things in general Examples: I like Russian tea. She likes reading books.
- 38. A few more “do nots” DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about things in general Examples: I like Russian tea. She likes reading books.
- 39. A few more “do nots” DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about things in general Examples: I like Russian tea. She likes reading books. DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about meals or places
- 40. A few more “do nots” DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about things in general Examples: I like Russian tea. She likes reading books. DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about meals or places
- 41. A few more “do nots” DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about things in general Examples: I like Russian tea. She likes reading books. DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about meals or places Examples: He has breakfast at home.
- 42. A few more “do nots” DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about things in general Examples: I like Russian tea. She likes reading books. DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about meals or places Examples: He has breakfast at home. I go to university.
- 43. A few more “do nots” DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about things in general Examples: I like Russian tea. She likes reading books. DO NOT use an article when you are speaking about meals or places Examples: He has breakfast at home. I go to university.
- 44. do...
- 45. do... Use an article with bodies of water, oceans and seas
- 46. do... Use an article with bodies of water, oceans and seas Example: My country borders on the Pacific Ocean.
- 47. do... Use an article with bodies of water, oceans and seas Example: My country borders on the Pacific Ocean. I saw the Red Sea.
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