Rules
Which article do we use before a singular countable noun when we mention it for the first time?
a or an
Is this sentence correct? I bought an apple yesterday.
Yes!
Which is correct: the Canada or Canada
Canada
Complete the sentence: _____ dogs are popular pets around the world.
Dogs are popular pets around the world.
Which article do we use when both the speaker and listener know which thing we mean?
the
Is this sentence correct? She is a engineer.
No - She is an engineer.
Which is correct: the Pacific Ocean or Pacific Ocean
the Pacific Ocean
Complete the sentence: _____ dogs next door bark every night.
The dogs next door bark every night.
Complete the rule: Use an before words that begin with a __________ sound.
vowel
Is this sentence correct?
The Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
No -> Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Which is correct: the Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro
Which sentence talks about something in general?
A) The smartphones on my desk are new.
B) Smartphones have changed the way people communicate.
B) Smartphones have changed the way people communicate.
Why is it correct to say "an hour" instead of "a hour"?
"hour" begins with a vowel sound
Is this sentence correct?
Students should submit an assignments on time. (speaking generally about assignments)
No -> Students should submit assignments on time.
Which geographical names usually require the? Name two types.
Complete the sentence: _____ education is important for success in many careers.
Education is important for success in many careers.
Explain the difference:
"A dog" means any dog; "The dog" means a specific dog
Is this sentence correct? The life is difficult sometimes.
No -> Life is difficult sometimes.
Complete the sentence:
The Amazon River flows through several countries in _____ South America.
The Amazon River flows through several countries in South America. (no article!!)
Complete the sentence: _____ climate change is a global issue, but _____ issue discussed in yesterday's class focused on transportation.
Climate change is a global issue, but the issue discussed in yesterday's class focused on transportation.