5. Using articles and demonstrative adjectives

Articles and demonstrative adjectives are two special kinds of adjectives that describe a noun or another adjective. A, AN, and THE are articles

A, AN, and THE are articles. Use A before a noun that begins with a consonant Use AN before a noun that begins with a vowel THE refers to a specific person, place or thing. Use THE before a word beginning with a vowel or a consonant.

Use THIS and THAT with singular nouns THIS, THAT, THESE, and THOSE are demonstrative adjective. They tell which one. Use THIS and THAT with singular nouns Use THESE and THOSE with plural nouns.

Which article would you use to complete the sentence? We will leave in (A, AN) moment. Our photograph are in (A, AN) envelope. We need (A, AN) roll of film too. (A, AN) island across the river looks inviting.

Complete each sentence with the correct demonstrative adjective. (That, These) four chairs in the other room. (This, These) coins in my hand. (That, Those) desk over there. (This, These) pencil in the desk.

I can use articles and demonstrative adjectives. ARTICLES and demonstrative adjectives are two special kinds of adjectives that describe a noun or adjective. A, AN, and THE are the articles THIS, THAT, THESE, and THOSE are demonstrative adjectives. Circle the correct word to complete the following sentences. 1.Do you have (a, an) airplane ticket. 2.(A, An) trip to Africa will be fun. 3.The scenery will make (a, an) nice photograph. 4.We are bringing (that, those) camera. 5.(This, That) camera needs film.