Topic outline

    • This video gives an introduction to the use of articles.

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      Exercise 1: Countability and the indefinite article Quiz
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      Video 2: flowchart for rule 2 URL
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      This video explains the rule 2 for using or omitting indefinite articles.

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      Video 3: Countable and uncountable nouns URL
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      This video explains the distinction between countable and uncountable nouns and how it affects the use of articles.

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      Exercise 2: Countability and the indefinite article Quiz
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      Video 4: Uniqueness URL
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      This video explains the difference between unique and non-unique referencing, as well as discusses special adjectives and nouns.

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      Exercise 3: Special adjectives and nouns (the) Quiz
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      Exercise 4: Special adjectives and nouns (the) Quiz
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      Video 5: Previous mention and post-modifiers URL
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      This video explains the concepts of previous mention and post-modifiers.

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      Exercise 5: Previous mention and modifiers Quiz
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      Exercise 6: Previous mention and modifiers with review Quiz
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      Exercise 7: Previous mention and modifiers with review Quiz
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      Video 6: Pre-modifiers and appositives URL
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      This video explains the concepts of pre-modifiers and appositives.

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      Exercise 8: Pre-modifiers and appositives (the) Quiz
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      Exercise 9: Pre-modifiers and appositives (the) Quiz
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      Video 7: Shared and implied uniqueness URL
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      This video explain how the writer's shared or implied knowledge affects the use of articles.

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      Exercise 10: Shared knowledge and implied uniqueness Quiz
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      Video 8: Generic meaning URL
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      This video explains how the articles can be used in the context of generic meaning.

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      Exercise 11: Identifying generics Quiz
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      Exercise 12: Review Quiz
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      Exercise 13: Review Quiz
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      Exercise 14: Review Quiz
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      Exercise 15: Review Quiz
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      Exercise 16: Review Quiz
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