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Quale articolo utilizzare quando si fa riferimento a un'espressione superlativa?
Quale articolo utilizzare quando si fa riferimento a una categoria generale di plurali?
Quale articolo utilizzare quando si fa riferimento a un oggetto unico, come il sole?
Quale articolo utilizzare quando si fa riferimento a una sostanza non numerabile, come l'acqua?
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Quale articolo utilizzare quando si fa riferimento a un oggetto specifico, già menzionato?
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Quale articolo utilizzare quando si fa riferimento a un membro qualsiasi di una categoria?
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Come vengono utilizzati gli articoli con i sostantivi che possono essere sia contabili che non contabili?
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Quale articolo utilizzare quando si fa riferimento a un ospedale specifico?
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Study Notes
Articles in English
Definite Article (the)
- Used to refer to a specific, previously mentioned noun or a unique entity
- Indicates that the listener/reader is familiar with the noun
- Examples:
- I'm reading the book you lent me. (specific book)
- Can you pass me the salt? (unique entity)
Indefinite Article (a/an)
- Used to refer to a non-specific noun or any member of a category
- Indicates that the listener/reader is not familiar with the noun
- Examples:
- I need a book to read. (any book)
- Can you pass me a pencil? (any pencil)
Zero Article (no article)
- Used with plural nouns or uncountable nouns when referring to a general category
- Examples:
- I love dogs. (general category)
- Water is essential for life. (uncountable noun)
Article Usage
- Use the definite article with:
- Specific, previously mentioned nouns
- Unique entities (e.g. the sun, the moon)
- Superlatives (e.g. the best, the biggest)
- Use the indefinite article with:
- Non-specific nouns
- Singular, countable nouns
- Use zero article with:
- Plural nouns (general category)
- Uncountable nouns (e.g. water, air)
Article Exceptions
- Some nouns can be both countable and uncountable, affecting article usage:
- A hair (countable) vs. hair (uncountable)
- Some nouns are always plural, requiring zero article:
- Scissors, pants, etc.
- Some nouns have different meanings with and without an article:
- I'm going to the hospital (specific hospital) vs. I'm going to hospital (general hospital)
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Test your knowledge of English grammar rules on using articles, including the definite, indefinite, and zero articles. Learn when to use each type of article and master your English language skills.
