Beginners Lesson #8

Lesson #8

(Lección #8)

Introduction: (Introducción)

There are only two articles in English. The definite article the, and the indefinite article a. There are also two ways of pronouncing the definite article the. Its pronunciation will depend on the word that follows it. If this word begins with a vowel sound, then we will have to pronounce it differently than if the word that follows it begins with a consonant sound. Pay close attention to this lesson´s Say It Right phrases to learn the correct way to pronounce it.

(Sólo hay dos artículos en Inglés. El artículo definido "the" y el artículo indefinido "a". También hay dos maneras de pronunciar el artículo definido "the". Su pronunciación dependerá de la palabra que le sigue. Si la palabra que le sigue comienza con un sonido de vocal, entonces se tiene que pronunciar de manera diferente que si la palabra comienza con un sonido de consonante.  Presta mucha atención a esta lección en las frases de "Say it Right" para aprender la forma correcta de pronunciarlo.)

Function: (Función)

1- We use the with singular and plural nouns.

- Lucy has a cat. The cat is lovely.

- You have three sons. The boys play soccer.

2- We use the when the person we are speaking to knows which person or thing we are talking about.

- Question: Where is my purse?

- Answer: You left it in the house.

3- We use a/an with singular count nouns. When the word that follows the article begins with a consonant sound we use a, and when the words that follows it begins with a vowel sound we use an.

- I want to buy a new car.

- Do you have an umbrella I can borrow?

4- We use a/an when the person we are speaking to does not know which person or thing we are talking about. Often, we use a/anwhen we mention something for the first time. We use the after that because the other person knows what we are talking about.

- There´s a woman and a man waiting for you. The man looks angry.

- I see a bus coming. It is the Company bus.

Definite Article                                                              Indefinite Article

(Artículo Definido)                                                     (Artículo Indefinido)

The bedrooms are on the second floor.	You have a nice house.
The airplane took off on time.	There is an apple in your bag.
The pen is on the table.	Does she have a problem?
The eggs are in the fridge.	I have a huge headache.
Are you going to the airport today?	It has an interesting shape.

Now You Try It.

Choose the correct answers.

(Ahora inténtalo: Elije la respuesta correcta.)

1- George has _____ interesting job.

a) a

b) an

c) the

2- Do you have _____ good relationship?

a) a

b) an

c) the

3- _____ office is closed today.

a) a

b) an

c) the

4- _____ car is going too fast. Please slow down.

a) a

b) an

c) the

5- Do they have _____ friendly boss?

a) a

b) an

c) the

6- He lives in _____ apartment near the city.

a) a

b) an

c) the

7- _____ tables are inside the dinning room.

a) a

b) an

c) the

8- Do you know where I can find _____ uncommon picture frame?

a) a

b) an

c) the

9- Could you get me _____ glass of water please?

a) a

b) an

c) the

10- _____ bus is here to pick us up. Please hurry!

a) a

b) an

c) the

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More Practice: Write a sentence using each of the following articles.

(Más práctica: Escribe una oración usando cada uno de los siguientes artículos.)

1- A

2- An

3- The

Let’s Read: Read the following passage and answer the questions below.

Leamos: Lee el siguiente pasaje y contesta las preguntas abajo.

Coworkers

Most of us, who work from nine to five, have coworkers. They are the people who work in the same place we do. It doesn´t matter if it´s in an office or in a factory. If they work in the same place we do, they are our coworkers. We spend an average of 4 to 8 hours a day with them. Therefore it is important to get along with them. The best way to make this happen is to show the proper respect towards everyone. Be polite at all times. Never criticize the work of others, unless it´s part of your job; and even then do it as mildly as possible. If you keep in mind these simple tips you will have no problem fitting in.

Questions:

1- Who are your coworkers?

2- Which are three tips, given in the article, that will help you get along with your coworkers?

3- What´s this article´s message?

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