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Complete with A or AN: ___ apple.
Complete with A or AN: ___ apple.
an
Complete with A or AN: ___ banana.
Complete with A or AN: ___ banana.
a
Complete with A or AN: ___ elephant.
Complete with A or AN: ___ elephant.
an
Complete with A or AN: ___ university.
Complete with A or AN: ___ university.
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Complete with A or AN: ___ hour.
Complete with A or AN: ___ hour.
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Complete with A or AN: ___ car.
Complete with A or AN: ___ car.
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Complete with A or AN: ___ interesting book.
Complete with A or AN: ___ interesting book.
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Complete with A or AN: ___ egg.
Complete with A or AN: ___ egg.
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Complete with A or AN: ___ useful tool.
Complete with A or AN: ___ useful tool.
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Complete with A or AN: ___ orange.
Complete with A or AN: ___ orange.
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What is the negative form of 'This is a good day'?
What is the negative form of 'This is a good day'?
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What is the question form of 'This is a friendly cat'?
What is the question form of 'This is a friendly cat'?
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Fill in the blank: This is ___ apple.
Fill in the blank: This is ___ apple.
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Fill in the blank: This is ___ happy day.
Fill in the blank: This is ___ happy day.
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Translate to English: 'Това е къща.'
Translate to English: 'Това е къща.'
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Translate to English: 'Това е куче.'
Translate to English: 'Това е куче.'
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Translate to English: 'Това е голямо куче.'
Translate to English: 'Това е голямо куче.'
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Translate to English: 'Това е много стар автомобил.'
Translate to English: 'Това е много стар автомобил.'
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Translate to English: 'Това е учителка.'
Translate to English: 'Това е учителка.'
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Translate to English: 'Това е нова книга.'
Translate to English: 'Това е нова книга.'
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Translate to English: 'Това е стар компютър.'
Translate to English: 'Това е стар компютър.'
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Translate to English: 'Това е един интересен филм.'
Translate to English: 'Това е един интересен филм.'
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Translate to English: 'Това е много вкусна торта.'
Translate to English: 'Това е много вкусна торта.'
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Translate to English: 'Това е много мило момиче.'
Translate to English: 'Това е много мило момиче.'
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What is the answer to the question 'Is this a hard task?'
What is the answer to the question 'Is this a hard task?'
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What is the answer to the question 'Is this a boring book?'
What is the answer to the question 'Is this a boring book?'
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What is the answer to the question 'Is this an easy question?'
What is the answer to the question 'Is this an easy question?'
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Study Notes
Indefinite Articles
- Use "a" before words that begin with a consonant sound (e.g., a banana, a car).
- Use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound (e.g., an apple, an elephant).
- "An" is also used before words starting with silent 'h' (e.g., an hour).
- Pay attention to how words are pronounced, not just their spelling, to determine the correct article.
Negative Sentences
- Construct negative sentences by adding "not" after "is" (e.g., This is not a good day).
- Maintain the structure of an affirmative sentence: Subject + "is" + "not" + article + adjective + noun.
Formulating Questions and Answers
- Questions can be formed by inverting the structure, starting with "Is this..." (e.g., Is this a friendly cat?).
- Simple responses are structured as "Yes, it is." or "No, it isn't."
- This format allows for easy identification of agreement or disagreement.
Positive Sentence Structure
- Positive sentences follow the structure "This is a/an..." (e.g., This is an apple).
- Ensure the correct article is used based on the starting sound of the following word.
- Includes nouns with descriptors that provide context (e.g., This is a big house).
Translation Exercises
- Practice translating basic sentences from Bulgarian to English, focusing on articles (e.g., "Това е къща" translates to "This is a house").
- Translate simple sentence structures to gain confidence with vocabulary and article usage.
Key Vocabulary
- Familiarize yourself with nouns and corresponding adjectives to enhance sentence construction (e.g., happy, big, old).
- Recognize important nouns in English to accurately use indefinite articles.
Practice Questions
- Regularly create and answer questions as a means to reinforce understanding of the structure (e.g., Is this a hard task? - Yes, it is).
- Encourage verbal practice to aid in retaining the use of articles and related vocabulary.
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Test your understanding of the indefinite article in English with these practical exercises. Fill in the blanks with 'A' or 'AN' and convert affirmative sentences into negatives. This quiz is perfect for learners looking to strengthen their grammar skills.