1. Articles
a an

2. •When to use 'a'When to use 'a'
• Before words that begin with
consonants.
– a cat
– a pencil
– a bag

3. When to use 'an'When to use 'an'
• Before silent 'h'
– an honest man
– an honourable person

4. When to use 'an'When to use 'an'
• Before all words that begin with
the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u”
– an egg
– an ant

5. When to use 'an'When to use 'an'
• Before all words that begin with
the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u”
– an ice-cream
– an orange

6. Use “a” when ........Use “a” when ........
• When “u” makes the same
sound as the “y” in you.
– a uniform
– a used plate

7. Use “a” when ........Use “a” when ........
• “o” makes the same sound as
“w” in “won”
– a one-eyed monster

8. What is an article
•It is an adjective.
•It modifies a noun.