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FAQs on Articles in English Grammar for Class 5: Key Concepts & PDF Practice
1. What are the three main articles Class 5 students should know for the 2025-26 exams?
For the CBSE Class 5 English syllabus, students must be familiar with three articles. These are 'a', 'an', and 'the'. 'A' and 'an' are called indefinite articles, used for general nouns. 'The' is the definite article, used for specific nouns.
2. What is the most important rule for using 'a' versus 'an' in fill-in-the-blanks questions?
The most important rule is to listen to the sound of the first letter of the noun, not the letter itself.
- Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound (e.g., a boy, a university).
- Use 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound (e.g., an apple, an hour).
3. Why is 'an' used before 'honest man' but 'a' is used before 'house'?
This is a classic question that tests your understanding of vowel sounds. In the word 'honest', the 'h' is silent, and the word begins with a vowel sound ('o'). Therefore, we use 'an'. In the word 'house', the 'h' is pronounced, making a consonant sound, so we use 'a'. Understanding this concept is crucial to avoid common mistakes in exams.
4. When is the definite article 'the' used? Give an important example for Class 5.
The definite article 'the' is used to refer to a specific or unique person, place, or thing. You should use it when it is clear which one you are talking about. An important example is with unique objects like 'The Sun' or 'The Taj Mahal'. It is also used when mentioning a noun for the second time, for instance: 'I saw a dog. The dog was barking.'
5. What kind of questions on articles are expected in the Class 5 English exam?
In the Class 5 exam, you can expect questions in these formats:
- Fill in the blanks: You will be given sentences with a blank before a noun and must choose between 'a', 'an', or 'the'. For example: 'My father is ___ honest man.'
- Error Correction: A sentence might have the wrong article, and you will need to identify and correct it. For example: 'She read a book yesterday. An book was interesting.' (Correct: The book)
- Choosing the correct option (MCQs): You might be asked to select the right article from multiple choices.
6. How do articles help make our sentences clearer? Explain with an example.
Articles act like pointers that tell us whether we are talking about a general item or a specific one. This helps avoid confusion. For example:
- 'I need a chair' means any chair will do.
- 'I need the chair' means I need a specific chair that both the speaker and listener know about.
7. Are there situations where we should NOT use an article? This seems to be a common trap in exams.
Yes, this is an important point often tested in exams. You should generally not use articles before:
- Proper nouns: Names of people or most places (e.g., 'Rohan', 'Delhi').
- Uncountable nouns used in a general sense: (e.g., 'I like music,' not 'I like the music').
- Names of languages or subjects: (e.g., 'She speaks English,' not 'She speaks the English').
8. What is the key difference between using 'a/an' and 'the' that is important to remember for exams?
The key difference is generality vs. specificity.
- Use 'a/an' (indefinite articles) when you are introducing a noun for the first time or talking about any single one of something. It is general.
- Use 'the' (definite article) when you are talking about a noun that has already been mentioned or is a specific, known item. It is specific.
