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==Grammar Rules== | |||
When the countable noun is mentioned for the first time, you use an indefinite article a for words beginning with a consonant sound or an if the noun begins with a vowel sound. However, when a countable noun is mentioned for the second time, it is usually preceded by the definite article the. | When the countable noun is mentioned for the first time, you use an indefinite article a for words beginning with a consonant sound or an if the noun begins with a vowel sound. However, when a countable noun is mentioned for the second time, it is usually preceded by the definite article the. | ||
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• Please select a wine that you like. | • Please select a wine that you like. | ||
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https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/-/media/sgem/document/additional-sgem-resources/pdf/grammar-rules-_-speak-good-english-movement.pdf?la=en | https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/-/media/sgem/document/additional-sgem-resources/pdf/grammar-rules-_-speak-good-english-movement.pdf?la=en | ||
Revision as of 16:32, 29 September 2021
Grammar Rules
When the countable noun is mentioned for the first time, you use an indefinite article a for words beginning with a consonant sound or an if the noun begins with a vowel sound. However, when a countable noun is mentioned for the second time, it is usually preceded by the definite article the.
E.g.
• I saw a (indefinite article) cat yesterday. The (definite article) cat was grey with black stripes.
• The girl was wearing a (indefinite article preceding word with a consonant sound “you”) uniform but it looked faded. The (definite article) uniform was old.
• I took an (indefinite article preceding word with a vowel sound “um”) umbrella as it was beginning to rain. It did not help because the (definite article) umbrella was faulty. I
Sometimes when uncountable nouns are treated as countable nouns, you can use the indefinite article.
E.g.
• Please select a wine that you like.
Video