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Which article should be used before the word 'hour'?
Which article should be used before the word 'hour'?
Choose the correct possessive adjective for the sentence: 'This is ___ book.'
Choose the correct possessive adjective for the sentence: 'This is ___ book.'
Which of the following sentences uses 'an' correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses 'an' correctly?
Identify the incorrect use of a possessive adjective: 'This is their house.'
Identify the incorrect use of a possessive adjective: 'This is their house.'
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Which of these sentences is grammatically correct regarding the use of 'a' or 'an'?
Which of these sentences is grammatically correct regarding the use of 'a' or 'an'?
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possesive adjectives
possesive adjectives
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Study Notes
A or An
- Definition: Indefinite articles used before nouns. "A" is used before consonant sounds, "an" before vowel sounds.
- Key Rule: Focus on the sound of the word following the article, not the spelling.
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Examples:
- A apple
- An orange
- A university
- An hour
- A European city
- An extraordinary event
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Exceptions:
- Words beginning with "u" that have a 'y' sound are usually preceded by a
- Words beginning with "h" that have a 'silent h' sound are usually preceded by an (eg. an honest man)
- Words starting with vowels that have a silent vowel sound before a consonant are usually preceded by a (eg. a unique feeling/a European holiday)
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Context Examples (with correct use):
- I need a pen. (Sound: /p/)
- Could you pass me an orange? (Sound: /o/)
- He's eating a hamburger. (Sound: /h/)
- She bought an umbrella. (Sound: /ʌ/)
Possessive Adjectives
- Definition: Words that show ownership or possession.
- Function: They precede a noun to indicate that the noun belongs to someone or something.
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Key List:
- My
- Your
- His
- Her
- Its
- Our
- Their
- Key Rule: Possessive adjectives always come before the noun.
- Formation: They don't change form depending on the noun's number (singular or plural).
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Examples:
- My car is red.
- Your house is big.
- His dog barks loudly.
- Her book is on the table.
- Its tail wags happily.
- Our cat sleeps all day.
- Their toys are scattered on the floor.
- Common Errors: Avoid using the apostrophe 's' with possessive adjectives. Example: Incorrect: My's book, Correct: My book
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Context Examples (with correct use):
- This is our bedroom.
- Your coat is hanging on the hook.
- Her favourite colour is green.
- What's his name?
- Their garden is full of flowers.
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Distinction between possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns:
- Possessive adjectives precede nouns (My cat).
- Possessive pronouns replace nouns (The cat is mine).
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Description
Test your understanding of the use of 'A' and 'An' as indefinite articles. This quiz covers the rules, exceptions, and context examples to help you distinguish when to use each article correctly. Perfect for improving your grammar skills!
