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    The document discusses the use of articles in English. It explains that articles are used with common nouns and noun phrases, and include the indefinite article (a/an) and the definite article (the). Articles are absent for non-specific references, indicated by Ø. Certain categories of proper nouns, like names and locations, do not require articles. The rules for using articles depends on whether the noun is countable/uncountable, singular/plural, specific or non-specific.

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    The document discusses the use of articles in English. It explains that articles are used with common nouns and noun phrases, and include the indefinite article (a/an) and the definite article (the). Articles are absent for non-specific references, indicated by Ø. Certain categories of proper nouns, like names and locations, do not require articles. The rules for using articles depends on whether the noun is countable/uncountable, singular/plural, specific or non-specific.

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    The document discusses the use of articles in English. It explains that articles are used with common nouns and noun phrases, and include the indefinite article (a/an) and the definite article (the). Articles are absent for non-specific references, indicated by Ø. Certain categories of proper nouns, like names and locations, do not require articles. The rules for using articles depends on whether the noun is countable/uncountable, singular/plural, specific or non-specific.

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    Articles: Name: Diksha Class: B. Ed (2 Year) Roll No. 17052488

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    Name: Diksha
    Class: B. Ed (2 Year)
    Roll No. 17052488
    Use of Articles
    common noun or noun phrase

    Countable Uncountable

    Singular Plural the zero (Ø)


    (specific) (generic)

    a/an the the Ø


    (non-specific) (specific)

    eg1471/jc/dec2008
    Articles
     Are used with certain categories of proper
    nouns
     Are used with common nouns or noun
    phrases
     Consist of the indefinite article (a/an) and
    the definite article (the)
     Are absent in non-specific cases and are
    indicated by the Ø (zero article)

    eg1471/jc/dec2008
    Rules for Using Articles
     These categories of proper nouns do not require “the”

    Categories Examples
    People’s names John Locke
    Cities and states Bangkok, Negri Sembilan
    Singular names of countries Indonesia, Australia
    Months/days May, Tuesday
    Streets Pickering Street, Holland Road
    Religious buildings St. Andrew’s Cathedral
    Mountains Mount Fuji
    Parks Hyde Park
    Lakes Lake Victoria

    eg1471/jc/dec2008
    Nonspecific and Generic References

     Happen when neither the writer nor the


    reader identify the noun as something
    known, unique or familiar.

    Ø University students receive Ø tuition


    grants for their studies.

    eg1471/jc/dec2008
    Nonspecific and Generic Reference

     Use a/an with a singular countable noun that


    is non-specific.

    An engineering textbook was left at the


    counter.
    A lecturer gave the freshmen an overview of
    the course.

    eg1471/jc/dec2008
    Nonspecific and Generic Reference

     Do not use an article when a plural


    countable noun is non-specific.

    Ø Graduates are held in high esteem by Ø


    employers.

    eg1471/jc/dec2008
    Nonspecific and Generic Reference

     Do not use an article when an uncountable


    noun is non-specific.

    The internet is a rich resource of Ø


    information.

    eg1471/jc/dec2008
    Nonspecific and Generic Reference

     Do not use an article when a generalization


    is made about an uncountable noun.

    Ø Water is scarce in many countries.


    Ø Oil is a finite resource.

    eg1471/jc/dec2008
    Abstract Generic vs. Concrete Generic
    Abstract Generic: The Entire Concrete Generic: A
    Class Representative Class

    The wasp can detect unique A wasp can be trained to detect


    volatile compounds over great odors.
    distances.

    The laser has many uses in A laser can be used by a surgeon


    medicine. to make very clean cuts.

    The computer has been invaluable Computers are playing a growing


    in scientific advancement. role in all aspects of university life

    Source: Swales & Feak (2009), 299.

    eg1471/jc/dec2008

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