Eng5.G9.LT6.G. Nouns: Countable and Uncountable; Articles

Which of the following sentences uses a countable noun?

• I ordered a cup of tea.

• The amount of work that I have is enormous.

Which of the following sentences has an uncountable noun?

• I've got some stains.

• I bought a new shirt.

When do we use the articles "a" or "an"?

• when referring to particular things

• with singular countable nouns mentioned for the first time

When do we use the article "the"?

• with singular indefinite noun

• with nationalities

Complete the missing articles in the following sentences:

My friend owns _____ blue car.

• a

• the

• an

_______ moon looks beautiful tonight!

• A

• The

• (-)

• An

________ Dogs are more affectionate than _______ cats.

• a / a

• the / the

• (-) / (-)

Robert Downey Jr. is ____________ actor.

• the

• a

• (-)

• an

I had _____ sandwich and a banana for _______ lunch, but _____ sandwich was awful!

• an / the / the

• a / (-) / the

• a / the / the

What's _________ longest river in South America?

• a

• (-)

• the

• an