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Definite and Indefinite Articles p. 54-55

Definite and Indefinite Articles p. 54-55. The term “definite article “ is the name we give to the word “the” in English. It points to a specific object or thing.

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Definite and Indefinite Articles p. 54-55

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  1. Definite and Indefinite Articlesp. 54-55 • The term “definite article “ is the name we give to the word “the” in English. It points to a specific object or thing. • In Spanish, there are different words to mean “the “ based on whether the noun being specified is masculine or feminine, singular or plural.

  2. Use of definite articles:

  3. Indefinite articles An indefinite article is the name we give to the words “a”, “an” or “some” in English. It points to an unspecified thing. Ex. A girl caught the ball.

  4. Using indefinite articles:

  5. Examples : • Las plumas – the pens • La pluma – the pen • Notice that we don’t change our translation. It’s like matching a puzzle! • Un escritorio – a desk • Unos escritorios – some desks • Here we do change the meaning of the word by changing the article.

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