Curated OER
ESL Pre-Intermediate Grammar Worksheet- Quantifiers and Indefinite Articles
In this ESL grammar learning exercise, students fill in the blanks in 12 sentences with the proper quantifier or indefinite article. They choose the appropriate word from a word bank that is located above the sentences.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin: Los Articulos
Find out when the use of an article is necessary in Spanish. Read complete explanations along with helpful examples.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Articulos
This grammar guide on articles features the pronunciation of words and phrases as the cursor is moved over them.
Google
Google for Education: Indefinite Articles
Students identify a pattern in the usage of the articles 'a' and 'an' and then write an algorithm that others can follow to correctly use these two indefinite pronouns, and they identify possible exceptions the general rule.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Indefinite Articles: A and An
An explanation with examples of indefinite articles and how they are used in sentences.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Articles
This page explains what articles are including the definite article "the" and the indefinite articles "a" and "an" and provides examples of their use and exceptions for the use of "a" and "an". It explains the rules for the uses of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Indefinite and Definite Articles
This lesson focuses on articles; it defines article, definite article, and indefinite article and provides examples of each. It explains the difference between "a" and "an" and tells when to use each, and it also discusses the exceptions...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Indefinite and Definite Articles
This lesson focuses on articles; it defines definite and indefinite articles and provides examples of each. It explains the a vs. an rule and the exceptions to the rule.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Indefinite and Definite Articles
This video lesson covers the rules for the use of definite and indefinite articles; it defines and gives specific examples and rules for each. Real Player is required.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: A Article, an Article, or the Article. . . Which to Use?
This lesson explains what articles are, how they function in a sentence, and how to determine correct article usage. It includes 4 videos about what articles are, how they function, definite, and indefinite articles and how to use them...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Articles
This screencast focuses on articles (a, an, the) including definitions, the two types, how and when to use each.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Articles
This video lesson focuses on the 3 articles: a, an, the; it defines articles, discusses the two categories: definite and indefinite, and provides the rules for use and the exceptions with examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Articles: Basic Rules for A, An, and The
This video focuses on English articles (a, an, and the) including definitions, pronunciations, the two types, and when and how to use them.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Articles
A screencast lesson [5 mins, 52 secs] introducing articles and their proper usage and providing examples of articles functioning within sentences.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Article Usage
This tutorial focuses on the articles (a, an, the) including identifying them and the two types of articles: definite and indefinite. It offers 3 slide shows; the first one is non-audio and has students identify articles in sentences and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Article Usage
This tutorial focuses on English articles (a, an, the); it includes a slide show which defines the two types of articles and provides an exercise choosing the correct article. It also offers 2 YouTube videos: the first defines definite...
University of North Carolina
Articles: The Writing Center
What is an article? Explore the world of articles when you visit this informative resource. Students and teachers can brush up on their knowledge of these tiny but important words.
Other
Center for Communication Practices: Polytechnic Institute: Article Usage [Pdf]
The Writing Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute provides this detailed handout, with exercises included, to help non-native speakers of English sort out the proper use of articles. The site includes study and learning hints,...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Using Articles
The definition of "articles" is followed by examples of definite, indefinite, omitted, and special-use articles. Further elaboration on article usage follows concerning countable and uncountable nouns, first vs. subsequent mention, and...
Get It Write
Get It Write: Using the Articles "A" and "An"
Refresh your memory on when to use the article "a" and when to use "an." This tutorial clearly explains which to choose when and why. A brief quiz checks your understanding.
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: School (La Escuela)
Useful, extensive site for the Spanish-speaking ELL. This grammar section focuses on use of the articles "a/an" and plurals. A variety of interactive, self-correction exercises are provided. A "Teacher's Lounge," section is available...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: A or An? Exercises
This printable lesson gives examples of "a" and "an" usage, followed by a practice lesson, and answer sheet.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Choosing Between Definite and in Definite Articles
Learn when to use 'a,' 'an,' and 'the.'
University of Texas at Austin
Tex's French Grammar: Indefinite Articles
This site from Tex's French Grammar is a site with clear explanation of the indefinite articles, with usage examples (written and audio) and interactive practice exercises.