By Rajendrapal
Alphabets are 26: A to Z (a to z)
Vowels are 5: A, E, I, O, U (a, e, i, o, u)
Consonants are 21: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z
(b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y, z)
Article (A, An, The)
We use the Indefinite article A/An, When we don’t know which one because the things or person is one for
many.
‘A’ – ‘A’ is used before a singular common noun beginning with a consonant sound.
Example: a major media event, a double amputee, a biscuit, a day
Exceptional Words: However, we use ‘an’ before words such as: an hour, an honest man, an M.P./M.A.,
an H.B. pencil
Explanation: Above all these words have a consonant letter in the starting position, but when we say them or
pronounce them, we start with a vowel sound. In short, these words begin with vowel sounds, so we use ‘an’ before
them.
‘An’ – ‘An’ is used before a singular common noun beginning with a vowel sound.
Example: an ice-cane, an expedition, an interesting story
Exceptional Words: However, we use ‘a’ before words such as: a University, a Union, a European
Explanation: Above all these words have a vowel letter in the starting position, but when we say them or pronounce
them, we start with a consonant sound. In short, these words begin with consonant sounds, so we use ‘a’ before
them.
‘The’ – ‘The’ is used before the names of unique objects, directions, geographical phenomena, groups of nations,
nationalities, musical instruments, superlatives degree form, ordinary numbers, holy books, etc.
Example: the English Channel, the United Kingdom, the fourth largest manufacture, the youngest man ever, the first
ad for Dell computer.
Example for practice
He enjoyed lunch, My uncle is a doctor, Please wait a minute, This is a book I want, She gave me a nice cup of tea,
The French live in France, Ramesh is a brilliant student, R.T.M. is a University, This is an H.B. pencil,
It is an interesting story, Mr. Shartri is an M.A. in English, Shahu Maharaj is an honest man, Sri Lanka is an island,
Mr. Brown is a European, They have a union, Twelve inches make a foot, We don’t know how old the universe is,
English is the language of the people of England, What is the exact cause of his illness, Please call a doctor,
What is the exact cause of illness, It is a mistake to carry a heavy luggage, The pen is a mightier than the sword,
The earth moves around the sun, He is the tallest boy in the class, He is a man of many qualities,
The French is an easy language, The dog is a faithful animal, The cow is a useful animal,
I went to school to meet the headmaster, He was appointed captain of the team, Gardening is a good habit,
China is to the north of India, He is the man who helped us last evening.
Alphabets are 26: A to Z (a to z)
Vowels are 5: A, E, I, O, U (a, e, i, o, u)
Consonants are 21: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z
(b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y, z)
Article (A, An, The)
We use the Indefinite article A/An, When we don’t know which one because the things or person is one for
many.
‘A’ – ‘A’ is used before a singular common noun beginning with a consonant sound.
Example: a major media event, a double amputee, a biscuit, a day
Exceptional Words: However, we use ‘an’ before words such as: an hour, an honest man, an M.P./M.A.,
an H.B. pencil
Explanation: Above all these words have a consonant letter in the starting position, but when we say them or
pronounce them, we start with a vowel sound. In short, these words begin with vowel sounds, so we use ‘an’ before
them.
‘An’ – ‘An’ is used before a singular common noun beginning with a vowel sound.
Example: an ice-cane, an expedition, an interesting story
Exceptional Words: However, we use ‘a’ before words such as: a University, a Union, a European
Explanation: Above all these words have a vowel letter in the starting position, but when we say them or pronounce
them, we start with a consonant sound. In short, these words begin with consonant sounds, so we use ‘a’ before
them.
‘The’ – ‘The’ is used before the names of unique objects, directions, geographical phenomena, groups of nations,
nationalities, musical instruments, superlatives degree form, ordinary numbers, holy books, etc.
Example: the English Channel, the United Kingdom, the fourth largest manufacture, the youngest man ever, the first
ad for Dell computer.
Example for practice
He enjoyed lunch, My uncle is a doctor, Please wait a minute, This is a book I want, She gave me a nice cup of tea,
The French live in France, Ramesh is a brilliant student, R.T.M. is a University, This is an H.B. pencil,
It is an interesting story, Mr. Shartri is an M.A. in English, Shahu Maharaj is an honest man, Sri Lanka is an island,
Mr. Brown is a European, They have a union, Twelve inches make a foot, We don’t know how old the universe is,
English is the language of the people of England, What is the exact cause of his illness, Please call a doctor,
What is the exact cause of illness, It is a mistake to carry a heavy luggage, The pen is a mightier than the sword,
The earth moves around the sun, He is the tallest boy in the class, He is a man of many qualities,
The French is an easy language, The dog is a faithful animal, The cow is a useful animal,
I went to school to meet the headmaster, He was appointed captain of the team, Gardening is a good habit,
China is to the north of India, He is the man who helped us last evening.
