Using "a", "an", and "the"

Using �a�, �an�, or �the�

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Use the article �a� for a single noun that begins with a consonant or a word that begins with �u�, that is pronounced like �you�, that is not a specific item or�it is unknown.��

��������� Example:� That is a union flag.

��������� Example:� I need an honest person to help me.

��������� Example:� Jane wants an umbrella; it�s raining.

Use the article �the� for nouns, singular or plural, that are more specific or belongs in a group.

��������� Example:� The dog needs feeding.� (already known)

��������� Example:� Hand me the pencils over there.� (location specific)

1.������ Nohemi needs aanthe book for math class.

2.����� Juan went to aanthe movies to see aanthe new animal film.

3.����� Irving speaks English to aanthe new student.

4.����� I want to borrow aanthe markers.

5.���� �May I get aanthe drink of water?

6.��� � That is aanthe big baby.

7.�� ��� I really need�aanthe dictionary for English.

8.�� � � What is that aanthe photo of?

9.�� ��� This is aanthe wonderful day.

10.�This has been aanthe most wonderful day.

15. Mr. Speaks would love to have aanthe�quiet day.