THE ARTICLE

THE ARTICLE

1. INDEFINITE ARTICLE : A / AN

   • A + CONSONANT SOUND
     • A + "y" sound
       • A + H sound
   • AN + VOWEL SOUND
   • USE
     • Non specific things
     • With countable singular nouns

2. DEFINITE ARTICLE: THE

   • USE
     • Speaking about a particular thing
     • Uncountable nouns or plural nouns
     • Geography: States, rivers, oceans, seas, deserts...
     • When something is unique: The Moon, The Earth
     • Periods of History
     • Musical instruments

3. NO ARTICLE

   • Names of countries, lakes, mountains, islands
   • Languages and nationalities
     • Sports
       • School subjects