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  • Use of Articles

    • The use of articles (a, an and the) is sometimes regarded as one of the most challenging aspects in the English language, and their difficulty arises from the subtle changes in the meaning caused by their use or omission. Perhaps no one fully understands their usage, but this does not stop us from trying to understand some their intricacies and develop our skills in using them.

      This classification, or rule system, presented in this online module provides a practical approach to the use of articles. It aims to help you in understanding how, why and when to use a, an and the (and when not to use them). This module is based on the system provided in

      Huckin, T. N., & Olsen, L. A. (1991). Technical writing and professional communication for nonnative speakers of English. 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hill.

    • Additional reading materials

      Similar contents presented in the videos can be found in written form at the Academic Writing in English (AWE) website. See links below for main topics

    • Use of articles Verkko-osoite
    • Indefinite vs. Definite Articles Verkko-osoite
    • Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns Verkko-osoite
    • Specific vs. Generic Information Verkko-osoite

    • Study materials: videos and quizzes

      The module consists of eight videos and sixteen exercises (quizzes). To pass this module, you need to watch all the videos and complete all the exercises. Each video and exercise builds on the contents covered earlier. Successful completion each quiz (65%) allows you to continue to the next activity.

      Estimated workload: 3-5 hours


    • Use of articles: preliminaries Quiz -tehtävä
    • Video 1: Countable and uncountable nouns Verkko-osoite
      Opiskelijoiden täytyy
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      This video gives an introduction to the use of articles.

    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Saavutat vaaditun arvosanan aktiviteetissa Use of articles: preliminaries
      Exercise 1: Countability and the indefinite article Quiz -tehtävä
    • Video 2: flowchart for rule 2 Verkko-osoite

      This video explains the rule 2 for using or omitting indefinite articles.

    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Aktiviteetti Video 2: flowchart for rule 2 on suoritettu
      Video 3: Countable and uncountable nouns Verkko-osoite

      This video explains the distinction between countable and uncountable nouns and how it affects the use of articles.

    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Aktiviteetti Video 3: Countable and uncountable nouns on suoritettu
      Exercise 2: Countability and the indefinite article Quiz -tehtävä
    • Video 4: Uniqueness Verkko-osoite

      This video explains the difference between unique and non-unique referencing, as well as discusses special adjectives and nouns.

    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Aktiviteetti Video 4: Uniqueness on suoritettu
      Exercise 3: Special adjectives and nouns (the) Quiz -tehtävä
    • Exercise 4: Special adjectives and nouns (the) Quiz -tehtävä
    • Video 5: Previous mention and post-modifiers Verkko-osoite

      This video explains the concepts of previous mention and post-modifiers.

    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Aktiviteetti Video 5: Previous mention and post-modifiers on suoritettu
      Exercise 5: Previous mention and modifiers Quiz -tehtävä
    • Exercise 6: Previous mention and modifiers with review Quiz -tehtävä
    • Exercise 7: Previous mention and modifiers with review Quiz -tehtävä
    • Video 6: Pre-modifiers and appositives Verkko-osoite

      This video explains the concepts of pre-modifiers and appositives.

    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Aktiviteetti Video 6: Pre-modifiers and appositives on suoritettu
      Exercise 8: Pre-modifiers and appositives (the) Quiz -tehtävä
    • Exercise 9: Pre-modifiers and appositives (the) Quiz -tehtävä
    • Video 7: Shared and implied uniqueness Verkko-osoite

      This video explain how the writer's shared or implied knowledge affects the use of articles.

    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Aktiviteetti Video 7: Shared and implied uniqueness on suoritettu
      Exercise 10: Shared knowledge and implied uniqueness Quiz -tehtävä
    • Video 8: Generic meaning Verkko-osoite

      This video explains how the articles can be used in the context of generic meaning.

    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Aktiviteetti Video 8: Generic meaning on suoritettu
      Exercise 11: Identifying generics Quiz -tehtävä
    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Saavutat vaaditun arvosanan aktiviteetissa Exercise 11: Identifying generics
      Exercise 12: Review Quiz -tehtävä
    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Saavutat vaaditun arvosanan aktiviteetissa Exercise 12: Review
      Exercise 13: Review Quiz -tehtävä
    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Saavutat vaaditun arvosanan aktiviteetissa Exercise 13: Review
      Exercise 14: Review Quiz -tehtävä
    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Saavutat vaaditun arvosanan aktiviteetissa Exercise 14: Review
      Exercise 15: Review Quiz -tehtävä
    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Saavutat vaaditun arvosanan aktiviteetissa Exercise 15: Review
      Exercise 16: Review Quiz -tehtävä
    • Saatavilla vasta, kun: Saavutat vaaditun arvosanan aktiviteetissa Exercise 16: Review

      CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE REACHED THE END OF THE ONLINE MODULE OF THE USE OF ARTICLES.

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