Articles - A, An


 
 
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Articles - A, An

Determiners:

They are always placed before a noun as they determine whether a noun is general or specific.

Articles: A, An: 

A and An are two forms of a single article called indefinite article. As a determiner they are placed before a noun after it. Since it denotes one it is used before Singular Countable Noun ( SCN ).

A is used :

  • before a singular countable noun when it is mentioned for the first time:-  I saw a lion in the zoo today., I have never seen a comet.
  • before a singular countable noun or adjective beginning with a consonant sound: I saw a movie; she found a book; he ate a banana; a beautiful flower; a tall girl
  • before a singular countable noun which is an example of a class of things.    a child needs love ( = all children need love )
  • to express quantity.   a lot of; a bit of; a couple of; a dozen; a pair of; a number of; a great deal of; a few; a little etc.
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    Question : 1

    Fill in the blanks :

    1. I would like to go see _________ movie.

    2. There is __________ audience waiting for me to perform .

    3. I do not want ___________ gun in my house .

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Fill in the blank:

    ________ boy fell down .

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Fill in the blank:

    He drives at a speed of 90 miles _________________ hour.

    Right Option : C
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