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FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS JURÍDICAS, CONTABLES Y
SOCIALES ESCUELA PROFESIONAL DE DERECHO

Tema: Indefinite Articles Semestre 2022-I

Full Name: Inglés I (Básico)

INDEFINITE ARTICLES
In English, the two indefinite articles are a and an. Like other articles, indefinite articles are invariable. You use one or
the other, depending on the first letter of the word following the article, for pronunciation reasons. Use a when the
next word starts with a consonant, or before words starting in u and eu when they sound like you. Use an when the
next word starts with a vowel (a,e,i,o,u) or with a mute h.

EXAMPLES
 a boy
 an apple
 a car
 a helicopter
 an elephant
 a big elephant
 an itchy sweater
 an ugly duck
 a european
 a university
 a unit
 an hour
 an honor

The indefinite article is used to refer to something for the first time or to refer to a particular member of a group or
class. Some use cases and examples are given below.
Use a to refer to something for the first time.
EXAMPLES
 Would you like a drink?
 I've finally got a good job.
 An elephant and a mouse fell in love.

NAMING MEMBERS OF A GROUP

 Use a with names of jobs.
EXAMPLES
 John is a doctor.
 Mary is training to be an engineer.
 He wants to be a dancer.

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 Use a with nationalities and religions in the singular.

EXAMPLES
 John is an Englishman.
 Kate is a Catholic.

 Use a with the names of days of the week when not referring to any particular day.
EXAMPLES
 I was born on a Thursday.
 Could I come over on a Saturday sometime?

 Use a to refer to an example of something.

EXAMPLES
 The mouse had a tiny nose .
 The elephant had a long trunk .
 It was a very strange car .

 Use a with singular nouns after the words 'what' and 'such'.
EXAMPLES
 What a shame !
 She's such a beautiful girl .
 What a lovely day !

 Use a meaning 'one', referring to a single object or person, or a single unit of measure. In these sentences using
"one" instead of the indefinite article is grammatically correct. It will add emphasis to the number, and contrast
with other numbers.
EXAMPLES
 I'd like an orange and two lemons please.
 I'd like one orange and two lemons please.
 The burglar took a diamond necklace and some valuable paintings.
 I can think of a hundred reasons not to come.
 I need a kilogram of sugar.
 I need one kilogram of sugar.
 You can't run a mile in 5 minutes!

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FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS JURÍDICAS, CONTABLES Y
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Exercises
Use a or an. Write the correct forms of the indefinite articles into the gaps.
The indefinite article – a, an

 There is green English book on the desk.

 She's reading old comic.

 They've got idea.

 He is drinking cup of coffee.

 The girl is pilot.

 Leipzig has airport.

 This is expensive bike.

 Look! There's bird flying.

 My father is honest person.

 My friend likes to be astronaut.

Read and choose the correct answer.

 Ronaldo is famous football player.
1) a 2) an
 Jessica is hardworking student.
1) a 2) an
 Is Dr. Phil smart man?
1) a 2) an
 A tiger is animal.
1) a 2) an
 Is that old book?
1) a 2) an
 Is tea beneficial drink?
1) a 2) an

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VICERECTORADO ACADÉMICO
FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS JURÍDICAS, CONTABLES Y
SOCIALES ESCUELA PROFESIONAL DE DERECHO

 Mustang is American brand.

1) a 2) an
 This is eraser.
1) a 2) an
 New York Times is popular news company.
1) a 2) an
 Derek is fisherman.
1) a 2) an
 It's honor to meet you.
1) a 2) an
 Angelina Jolie is actress.
1) a 2) an
 GrammarBank is educational website.
1) a 2) an
 Bart Simpson is child.
1) a 2) an
 Superman is hero.
1) a 2) an
Reading
The Town Of Clarkson
Clarkson is a large town. It has more than fifty thousand people living there. It sits next to a large river, the Clark River.
Every day, people take the ferry from North Clarkson to South Clarkson to go to work.
Most people live in North Clarkson. There are many trees and the streets are very broad. When the sun shines and the
children run and play in the safe streets, North Clarkson is a wonderful place to live. There is an actor who lives in the city.
South Clarkson has a lot of shops and factories. People don't live there, but they come in the morning to work. There is also
a big stadium where the Clarkson Tigers play. On Sundays, many people go to watch their favorite team.
At the weekend, the people from Clarkson enjoy walking along the bank of the Clark River. They also sail small boats on the
water and if there is a little wind, they fly kites in the large park.
Every year, Clarkson grows in size because a lot of people come to live there. The government builds more houses and the
streets get busier. Maybe in the future, if the town continues to grow, it will become a city!
 Read and translate. Use your dictionary!
 In your notebook write the sentences with Indefinite Articles of the reading.

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