1. I saw ______ cat in the garden.
2. She is ______ honest woman.
3. He is ______ university student.
4. We went to ______ beach yesterday.
5. She has ______ apple in her hand.
6. He is ______ tallest boy in the class.
7. They live in ______ old house.
8. I need ______ new car.
9. She is ______ excellent teacher.
10. He is ______ only person who can help.
11. I read ______ interesting book.
12. She is ______ member of the team.
13. He is ______ European.
14. We visited ______ Eiffel Tower.
15. She is ______ best student in the class.
16. I have ______ idea.
17. He is ______ honorable man.
18. She is ______ unique individual.
Answer (2)
In English, articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. There are three main articles in English: 'a,' 'an,' and 'the.'
'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
'The' is used to refer to specific or particular nouns.
Let's fill in the blanks using these articles correctly:
I saw a cat in the garden.
She is an honest woman. (Because 'honest' starts with a silent 'h,' making the 'o' sound the first audible sound, which is a vowel sound)
He is a university student. (The 'u' in 'university' is pronounced with a 'yoo' sound, a consonant sound)
We went to the beach yesterday.
She has an apple in her hand.
He is the tallest boy in the class.
They live in an old house.
I need a new car.
She is an excellent teacher.
He is the only person who can help.
I read an interesting book.
She is a member of the team.
He is a European. (The 'Eu' in 'European' is pronounced as 'yu,' a consonant sound)
We visited the Eiffel Tower.
She is the best student in the class.
I have an idea.
He is an honorable man. (Similar to 'honest,' 'honorable' also starts with a silent 'h')
She is a unique individual. (The 'u' in 'unique' is pronounced with a 'yoo' sound)
Understanding when to use 'a,' 'an,' and 'the' is an essential part of grammar, and practicing with examples like these helps reinforce the rules.
In English, articles 'a,' 'an,' and 'the' serve to define nouns. 'A' is used with consonant sounds, 'an' with vowel sounds, and 'the' for specific nouns. Correct usage reinforces clarity in sentences.
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