Articles, identity and ownership
A singular countable noun usually needs a small word before it: , , . Use to introduce one thing; when the listener knows which one. Do not say .
Use before a vowel sound: , . The sound matters, so but . Start with the scene words , , .
A possessive form expresses ownership. Before a noun say . On its own say : . For negation with , use , or .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Introduce Milo as one cat. | ||
| Introduce Milo as one cat. | ||
| Introduce your profession. | ||
| Introduce your profession. | ||
| Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun. | ||
| Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun. | ||
| Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun. | ||
| Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun. | ||
| Say Milo is not your cat. | ||
| Say Milo is not your cat. | ||
| Say you are not hungry. | ||
| Say you are not hungry. | ||
Milo is a cat.Introduce Milo as one cat.
I’m an engineer.Introduce your profession.
This is my key.Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
The key is mine.Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun.
He isn’t my cat.Say Milo is not your cat.
I’m not hungry.Say you are not hungry.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the patterns
Tap the form described in this unit.
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Introduce Milo as one cat.
.
Introduce your profession.
.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
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Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun.
.
Say Milo is not your cat.
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Say you are not hungry.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Choose the right word for the gap.
Milo is cat.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
I’m engineer.
Introduce your profession.
This is key.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
The key is .
Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun.
He my cat.
Say Milo is not your cat.
I’m hungry.
Say you are not hungry.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Milo is cat.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
I’m engineer.
Introduce your profession.
This is key.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
The key is .
Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun.
He my cat.
Say Milo is not your cat.
I’m hungry.
Say you are not hungry.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
Introduce your profession.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun.
Say Milo is not your cat.
Say you are not hungry.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Introduce your profession.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Introduce your profession.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
