Problems In Use of Articles

Rule 1: The indefinite article a or an is used before a singular noun which

is countable as well as with a noun complement, as-
A terrorist has been killed in an encounter.
A water pump is a must in house in Rajasthan.
Rule 2: An indefinite article a or an is necessary in expressions referring
to numbers, speed, price and frequency, as-
A kilogram of sugar
A dozen of oranges

Rule 4: Definite article theis used with the things which are only one; for
example:
The moon, the earth, the sky, the North Pole
The Prime Minister, the president
In other words, the nouns which single out one individual or thing.
Rule 5: Definite article the is used before superlative as also before only
when it is used as an adjective, as-
This is the best book in the subject.
This is the only reason.
This is the biggest blunder you have made.
This is the only purpose of my visit.
(http://gradestack.com/mainsite/home)
Explore (/mainsite/explorecourse)
Study
(Http://Gradestack.Com/IBPS-
Bank-PO-Clerk-By-
Bank-
Power/Grammar/2906/Subject-
Study)
2. Tenses
(http://gradestack.com/IBPS-
Bank-PO-Clerk-by-Bank-
Power/Tenses-and-their-
Usage/14380-2906-876-
1. Articles
(http://gradestack.com/IBPS-
Bank-PO-Clerk-by-Bank-
Power/Articles/14373-
2906-784-study-wtw)
Problems In Use Of Articles
Sometimes the use of indefinite article a before and after certain
adjectives changes the very sense of the word with which it is used.
For example, the use of a before the adjectives few, little, slight,
etc. changes the very meaning expressed by these words. Few
means nearly nothing but a few means some.
Eg- He has little time to spare. (Means no time)

Comment
Rule 6: the is used before names of periodicals and newspapers, names of
important buildings, before names of rare or unique objects, names of
rivers, oceans, bays, mountains, religious groups, communities, institutions,
etc.
I have read this news in the Tribune. (Newspaper)
The earth revolves round the Sun. (heavenly bodies)
The Taj Mahal is located at Agra in Uttar Pradesh. (Important / rare
building)
The Ganges is the largest river of India. (River)
Similarly, definite article the is used before the names of books.
The Bible, The Autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi.
The Two Faces of Indira Gandhi, The Quran
Rule 7: Definite article the is used before words pointing out a class or kind
of a thing.
It is sometimes done by using it before an adjective to represent a whole
class, as-
The crow is a clever bird. (Means all the crows)
The young will have to shoulder the responsibility. (Means all the
young)
Use the correct article.
Test Your Skills Now!
Full Name
Email
Facebook Connect
Previous
Omission Of Articles
<
Please Register
f
or
Password
Contact Number
Account Already Exist?
Login Here (/web/login)
Create Account
mail us at contact@gradestack.com (mailto:contact@gradestack.com)
About Us (/mainsite/aboutus)

Blog (/blog/)

Contact Us (/mainsite/contact)

Terms and Conditions (/mainsite/policy)
Developers (/mainsite/developer)

Publishers (/mainsite/publisher)