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Understanding Articles in English: Usage of A, The, and Zero Article

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to correctly use articles in English, including the indefinite articles "a" and "an," the definite article "the," and the zero article used with plural and uncountable nouns. Readers will learn about distinguishing unique, specific, and general references in sentences through practical examples. The content includes exercises for identifying the correct article usage, as well as tips for addressing groups of nouns, which is essential for mastering English grammar.

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Understanding Articles in English: Usage of A, The, and Zero Article

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  1. ARTICLES

  2. an a the zero article

  3. a один, некий, какой-то, любой любой из нескольких одинаковых Give me a pen, please упоминаем впервые I see a dog

  4. the данный, конкретный, этот, тот самый известный объект I haven`t read the book (that you gave me). уникальный, единственный объект Have you seen the Tower?

  5. Ways of addressing a group as a whole: • The + singular countable noun The dolphin is one of the cleverest animals. Дельфины – одни из самых умных животных. • Zero article + plural countable noun Bees can gather honey. Пчелы могут собирать мед. • The + adjective The unemployed were helped by the rich. Богатые помогли безработным.

  6. SB p.66 ex.3 Make up your own 7 sentences using: 1.continent 2.mountain 3.river 4.group of islands 5.city 6. country 7.ocean Fill in the gaps: 1.Have you ever been to…Hague? 2.…Onega lake is…largest lake in Europe. 3.…Russia,…Latvia,… Denmark and a number of other countries are washed by… Baltic Sea. 4.…Andes are in…USA. 5. There are a lot of…on…Madagascar. Choose the correct version: 1.[The/a] whale is Very clever. 2.Have you read [a/the] book I gave you? 3.[-/the] dogs never leave their masters. 4.How often should [the/-] kittens be fed? 5.Can you give me [a/the] pen?

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