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1. “Education through self -help is our motto” Karmveer Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s Adivasi High School Poshera Ta.Mokhada Dist. Palghar Subject:-English Standard:- 8th Topic:- Articles - By Mr. Gandhe G.P. {D.Ed. B.A. B.Ed. M.Ed.}

2. Articles Indefinite article a an or • The indefinite article means ONE. • It can only be used with singular countable nouns

3. Concept One of the same class a My brother is lawyer. Riya is descendent of Irish family. a an

4. Concept When something or someone is mentioned for the first time I bought radio today a

5. Concept Phrases showing frequency There is a boat once day at 8 o’clock a

6. Articles Definite article the The definite article refers to countable or uncountable, singular and plural nouns. It refers to something specific.

7. Concept Thing or person was mentioned before This is Payal . She is daughter of a friend of mine. the

8. Concept Thing or person is unique the Don’t look at sun. You’ll hurt your eyes

9. Concept Thing or person is clearly specified the Meet me at statue on the corner of Mk Road and Tilak Avenue.

10. z Concept The context makes it clear We’ve got a new fountain in garden the

11. Concept The person or thing is defined by the words that follow My family have been here since turn of century the the

12. Remember We also use definite articles with... Superlatives This is the highest mountain in world the Ordinal numbers I live on second floor the Decades I was born in 80’s the Centuries Millions left Ireland in 19th century the

13. Concept When we’re referring to things in general, we don’t need an article Holidays are so relaxing! Butter is very fattening

14. Concept However... We also use NO article with Most places names I went to Cape Town in Africa in 2007 Months and years Ganesh was born in December 2007 Names of sports Cricket, Kho-kho

15. Thank You - By Mr. Gandhe G.P.