ENGLISH I IT-10

Articles are classified into two categories: indefinite and definite . The indefinite article a / an is used in general nouns and noun that have not been specified. A/an is used with singular count nouns. *Generally, unspecific plural nouns do not need to have an article (Ø). Examples Important notes a/an There is an a quarium in Central Park. This is a b eautiful house. Use a/an when you mention something for the first time. Use a/an to talk about one of a group of things. (Ø) There are skyscrapers* in the downtown area. How many hotels are there in San José? Don’t use a/an before plural nouns. *Vocabulary: Skyscrapers: rascacielos. The definite article, the , is used with both count and noncount nouns. It shows that the nouns are specific, special or unique. ...