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Articles with Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Learn how to use articles with countable and uncountable nouns in English. You need to categorize the noun as count or noncount to choose the correct article. Examples: an apple, a school, 1 picture, 2 pictures, 3 pictures, 2 men, 4 men, 8 men. Examples: information, water, understanding, wood, cheese. Articles with Countable and Uncountable Nouns – Image 6 Articles with Uncountable Nouns Learn how and when to use Articles with…
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When Not to Use an English Article
1. We usually use no article to talk about things in general. 2. We do not use an article when talking about sports and games. 3. Do not use article before the names of countries unless the name suggests that the country is made up of smaller units or constituent parts. Use the – the UK (United Kingdom), the USA (United States of…
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Definite Article | The
What is the Definite Article THE? The Definite Article ‘the’ generally specifies and identifies. It answers the question: ‘Which one?’ Is specifies a person, place, or thing already mentioned. The definite article ‘the’ means this, that. It answers the question which one?. It can be used with both singular and plural nouns. A noun is first introduced with the indefinite…
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Indefinite Articles – A or An
What are Indefinite Articles? A and An The words a and an are called indefinite articles. We can use them with singular nouns to talk about any single person or thing. Deciding which indefinite article to place in front of a word depends upon the initial sound of the word, not the first letter of the word. When to Use “A”…
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How to Use Articles in English Grammar? (A An The)
Rules For Using An Article There are a variety of rules when it comes to using either a definite or an indefinite (did you notice the use of a and an in this sentence?) Lets now take a look at the rules surrounding this grammatical element in order that we use it correctly. Rule #1. We…
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Different Types Of Article
As we mentioned, in English there are two different types of article, the definite article and the indefinite article. They are each used for their own purpose and we are now going to take a look at these in a little more depth. Definite Article The best way to remember what a definite article is, is to…
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What Is An Article?
What Is An Article in English? A An The In English grammar, there are two different types of article, the definite article and the indefinite article. In the most simple terms an article is a way of letting the listener or speaker know that a noun is either unspecific or specific. The words which are…
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Pronouns Examples | Picture
Types of Pronouns and List of Pronouns Conclusion Pronouns are words which are used as a replacement for a noun and are commonly seen throughout the English language. There are various types of pronouns and certain rules that must be followed in order to create a grammatically correct sentence.
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Common Mistakes with Pronouns
Choosing a singular pronoun for a plural noun The problem many people have with pronouns is choosing the right form to replace the noun. Sometimes people will replace a singular noun with a plural pronoun or a plural noun with a singular pronoun. Incorrect: The guest needs their own towel. Correct: The guest needs his/her own towel.…
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Who vs. Whom (Subject and Object Pronouns)
Who and whom are two relative pronouns. These relative pronouns cause the most confusion among English language writers. It is simple to understand which one to use in a sentence. You just need to remember who is a subject pronoun and whom is an object pronoun. Who functions like other subject pronouns: I, we, she/he, and they. In contrast, whom works like other object pronouns: him, us,…