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Using Articles

Using Articles. Some Basic Guidelines. Indefinite Articles: “A” and “An”. Use them to refer to a singular, non-specific, countable thing “I want a car.” “I saw a pretty bird yesterday.” “I would like an apple.”

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Using Articles

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  1. Using Articles Some Basic Guidelines

  2. Indefinite Articles: “A” and “An” • Use them to refer to a singular, non-specific, countable thing • “I want a car.” • “I saw a pretty bird yesterday.” • “I would like an apple.” • Use “An” in front of a noun, adjective, or adverb that starts with either a vowel sound or a silent “h” • “An hour” • “An opening”

  3. Indefinite Articles: “A” and “An” • Do not use an indefinite article with a non-count noun • “Research,” “water,” “happiness,” “hair,” “oxygen” • Example: “I looked at research on the subject.”

  4. Definite Article: “The” • Use it to refer to a singular OR plural noun; must be a specific thing • “I want the car that I saw on sale today.” • “I saw the pretty bird that you mentioned yesterday.” • “Here is the apple you asked for.” • “Where is the doctor with whom I am scheduled to meet?”

  5. Do not use “the” before • Most countries • (except countries that are plural nouns or have “republic,” “kingdom,” or “states” in their name) • Continents • Streets • Towns, cities, or states

  6. No Article • You can leave out an article when referring to non-specific non-count nouns • “Information,” “hunger” • Example: “I need information about this subject.” • You can leave out an article with plural, non-specific count nouns • “Tickets,” “sandwiches,” “signatures” • Example: “I took pictures with my camera.”

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