use of articles in english flow chart
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Use of Articles in English – Flow Chart
We know which article to use because of the type of noun and the context – general or specific:
For example:
singular countable nouns
> general / not known / first mention >
> specific / known / later mention
begin with a consonant sound book > use a
I read a book yesterday.
>
begin with a vowel sound apple
I ate an apple yesterday.
>
use the
> use an
The book was great.
The apple was delicious.
plural nouns books
> general / unknown / first mention
> zero article
and
They eat bread every day.
uncountable nouns
-
concrete bread
-
abstract music
I love reading books.
Music is important to me.
> specific / known / later mention
>
use the
I love the books you gave me.
They ate the fresh bread you bought.
The music of Bach is wonderful.
proper nouns Italy
> zero article
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My brother lives in Italy.
