- Level
- Intermediate
- Used in
- Email, Discussion, Complete the Words
Three questions decide the article
- 01Does the reader know exactly which one? Use the.
- 02Is it one countable thing, mentioned for the first time? Use a or an.
- 03Is it plural or uncountable, and general? Use no article.
I joined a club last year. The club meets on Fridays. Clubs help students make friends.
Answer
a club (new), the club (known), clubs (general plural)
Uncountable nouns to know
These nouns have no plural and never take a or an: advice, information, research, equipment, knowledge, homework, feedback, evidence, furniture, traffic.
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Better
- She gave me an advice.She gave me some advice.
- I did many researches.I did a lot of research.
- Technology is changing the education.Technology is changing education.
- He is student at university.He is a student at university.
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