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    The document discusses the use of indefinite and definite articles in English. It provides examples of when to use "a/an" versus "the" as well as some exceptions. Specifically: - The indefinite article "a/an" is used to refer to something nonspecific, in expressions of quantity or frequency, and before singular count nouns denoting a profession, nationality, or religion. - The definite article "the" is not used when referring to things in a general sense, with plural concrete nouns, or with singular abstract nouns. - There are also some fixed phrases that take "a/an" as well as exceptions when things like adjectives are involved or when

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    The document discusses the use of indefinite and definite articles in English. It provides examples of when to use "a/an" versus "the" as well as some exceptions. Specifically: - The indefinite article "a/an" is used to refer to something nonspecific, in expressions of quantity or frequency, and before singular count nouns denoting a profession, nationality, or religion. - The definite article "the" is not used when referring to things in a general sense, with plural concrete nouns, or with singular abstract nouns. - There are also some fixed phrases that take "a/an" as well as exceptions when things like adjectives are involved or when

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    The article advanced approach

    I.

    The indefinite article (a, an):

    used to convey the meaning of: one, any, it doesnt matter


    which, a certain (referring to a person known only by name)

    e.g. A Mr. Brown called to set an appointment.

    We use a before nouns starting with a semi-vowel (year, yield,


    young, unique, university, universe, etc.)
    used to convey the meaning of: the same (in various
    expressions)

    e.g. We are of an age. (meaning We are of the same age.)


    Birds of a feather flock together. (meaning Birds that are the same)
    =Cine se aseamana, se aduna.

    used in certain expression:

    e.g. 20 miles an hour; 3 days a week;

    used before nouns denoting a profession, nationality, religion;


    however, after the verbs elect, appoint, name, the zero article
    is used.
    e.g. She is a singer.
    He was appointed/elected president.
    Used in the expressions: many a/an +singular noun/verb
    (very formal, literary way of saying many +plural noun) and a
    great many +plural noun (formal way of saying a great
    number of +plural noun)
    Used after an adjective, if the adjective is preceded by so, as,
    too, however, how;
    e.g. It was too good a change to be missed.
    She is so beautiful an actress, that she got the award.
    You will get a 4 today, however smart a student you may
    be.
    in some fixed phrases:

    To retain!!!!

    All of a sudden
    To take a dim view of someone
    To take an interest in
    To be in a position to
    To have a fancy for
    To have a pain
    At a discount
    On an average
    To put in a word for
    To be a far cry from something
    As a rule
    To have a close call
    To make a fool of oneself
    To have a mind to
    To stand a chance
    To give someone a hand, etc.

    Choose the correct variant:


    1. She was elected ..chairman due to the fact that she was too
    persistent woman.
    a) the/b) -/a
    c) a /the
    d)-/2. Many . ship has had ..close call in the Bermuda
    Triangle.
    a) -/the
    b) a/the
    c) a/a
    d) -/a
    3. He used to learn 8 hours ..day before getting appointed ..
    class president.
    a) per/ the
    b) a /a
    c) a/the
    d)a/4. On .. average, he runs 12 miles every day, but he still doesnt stand
    ..chance to win the competition.
    a) an/a
    b) the/a
    c) -/a
    d) the/5. Although Kate was born 10 minutes before me, we are of .age.
    a) one
    b) an
    c) the
    d)6. ..Mr. Smith wanted to talk to you, but since I didnt know him, I
    told him to leave. He was ..unique individual.

    a) -/an
    b) A/a
    c)-/the
    d) The/a
    7. I have . fancy for the proverb: Birds of .feather flock together.
    a) the/ one
    b)a/a
    c) a /the
    d) -/a
    II.

    The definite article is not used: (the)

    When we use in the general sense:


    a) Concrete nouns in the plural (Cats love milk.)
    b) Abstract nouns in the singular (He studies English literature.)
    c) Uncountables (Advice is not always welcome.)

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