An English lesson for everyone


Here's a lesson for everyone. It doesn't matter if you are a beginning student of English or advanced, it seems as though everyone needs help choosing articles. Articles are "a," "an," and "the." It's also important to know when not to use an article. There are a lot rules. This Blue Level lesson will help you, but here I'll also include a few tips in this email.


Remember, the first time someone mentions a thing or a person, use "a" or "an" ("an" is used before words beginning with a vowel sound.). These are things or people that are not specific.  
  • 1. This is a cat
  •  1.  I have an idea.
The second time the thing or person is mentioned, use "the." The reason for this is because it becomes specific. I know about it and you know about it.
  • 2. The cat is wearing a hat. (1.)2. The hat is blue.
  • 2. The idea is very interesting.

In this exercise, choose "a," "an," or "the." There are situations in which no article is used. Ready?
your answers in your notebook.

1. ________ movie we saw last night was great.
2. Mary would like to get ________ piece of pizza.
3. Can you see ______ sun?
4. Joe felt sick so he went _______ home.
5. She has ________ interesting idea.
6. It's Ibrahim's dream to learn ________ English.
7. _______ Mississippi is ________ longest river in ________ United States.
8. _______ sink in _______ kitchen is full of dishes.
9. I'm thirsty. I need _______ glass of _______ water.
10. All of ________ questions were very difficult.
The answers are below.
How did you do? If you need more help, click here or click here for a quiz.

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That's all for now. 

Have a nice day! 

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