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Article Work Sheet
Try these examples to see how the flow diagram operates:
Example 1
1. Enter the noun phrase (noun + any elements that modify it).
E.g. White House
2. Ask the first question: Is White House singular? Yes.
3. Move to the block below it. Ask the 2nd question: Is White House a countable noun? Yes.
4. Move to the block below it. Ask the 3rd: Is there only one such White House? Yes.
Conclusion: use the article the.
Example 2
1. Enter the noun phrase.
E.g. homes
2. Ask the first question: Is homes singular? No.
3. Move to the right hand block. Ask the question: Is there only one such set? No.
Conclusion: Use no article
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