Definite and Indefinite articles (The, a, an and no article)
I read a great book yesterday. _____ book was a mystery about a crime in New York City.
What is "the" Use the when the noun has been introduces and now identified (second mention)
I think that being _____ honest person is a good quality.
What is "an"
Martha just bought _____ new backback. The backpack is red.
What is "a" Use "a/an" to talk about a noun for the first time
I decided to visit _____ university in New York to see if I wanted to go there.
What is "a" Use "A" before words that sound like they begin with a consonant
Make a general statement about "jazz"
What is... Example: I like jazz. Do not use an article to make a general statment about a noncount noun
I found _____ old dress of my mother's in the attic. The dress was beautiful, with pearl buttons and lace.
What is "an" Use "a/an" to talk about a noun for the first time
I'd like to buy ______ umbrella.
What is "an" Use "an" before words that sound like they start with a vowel
Make a general statement about Chemistry
What is...Example: Chemistry is very difficult! Don't use an article when you make a general statement about class subjects
To make cookies, you need ____ eggs and _____flour.
What is "no article". You don't need an article with noncount or plural count nouns.
I bought _____ new skirt yesterday. _____ skirt was on sale!
What is "a" and "the" Use "a/an" for the first mention and "the" for the second mention
Mary is ______ very energetic person.
What is "a" Use "A" in front of words that sound like they start with a consonant
Does this sentence need an article? Most people like vacations?
What is "no". You don't need an article if you are making a general statment about a whole group or category.
I will stay in____ Hilton Hotel
What is "the" Use the definite article "the" to talk about a specific noun
I saw _____ orangutan and _____ tiger at the zoo yesterday. ______ orangutan was acting very silly and ____ tiger was acting very agressive.
What is "an", "a", "the", "the" Use a/an for first mention and the for second mention
She saw ____ elephant and ____ penguin at ____ zoo yesterday.
What is "an" "a" and "the"
Which blank does not need an article? She is __1__ fast cyclist. __2__ cycling helps her stay fit and active.
What is #2 "...Cycling helps her stay fit. In the second blank we are talking about a whole group or category.