Naming Things and People
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of naming everything you see and expressing who owns what with confidence.
- Distinguish between specific and general objects.
- Transform singular nouns into plurals effortlessly.
- Identify ownership using possessive adjectives.
O que você vai aprender
Ready to talk about everything around you? In this chapter, we'll discover how to make words go from one to many – like a cat to many cats! You'll also learn to say who owns what, so you can easily talk about 'my book' or 'your friend.' Let's start naming things together!
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Artigos em Inglês: A, An e TheOs artigos
a,anetheservem para deixar claro se você fala dequalquer coisaouaquela coisa específica
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Artigos Indefinidos: Quando usar A ou ANOlha só, pra escolher entre 'a' e 'an', você só precisa prestar atenção no 'primeiro som' que a palavra faz, não na letra! Simples assim!
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A palavra "The" (Artigo Definido)Use o 'the' quando vocês dois sabem exatamente de qual
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Substantivos Plurais em Inglês: De Um para Muitos (-s, -es, -ies)Transformar um em muitos é fácil com «-s»,
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Substantivos Plurais Irregulares: Os Quebram-Regras (Homens, Pés, Crianças)Aprenda as formas únicas do plural desses substantivos comuns; eles não adicionam «-s»!
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Adjetivos Possessivos: my, your, his, her, its, our, theirAdjetivos possessivos te contam 'de quem' é algo, sempre vindo antes de um substantivo para mostrar 'posse'.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: correctly use articles and plurals to describe items in your room.
Guia do capítulo
Overview
one book to many books by learning how to make words plural. Finally, you'll discover how to show who owns what, so you can easily say my cator
your friend.These grammar points work together to give you the power to describe your world clearly and confidently.
How This Grammar Works
a bookor
a table.
an appleor
an orange. Remember, it's about the sound you hear, not always the letter you see! For example, it's
an hourbecause 'h' is silent.
I want a coffee,it means any coffee. But if you say
Can you pass me the coffee?, it means a specific coffee that you both see.
cat becomes cats). Some add -es (e.g.,
box becomes boxes) or change -y to -ies (e.g.,
baby becomes babies).
man changing to men– they don't follow the regular rules! Finally, to show ownership, we use possessive adjectives like 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'. These words always come *before* the noun, telling us whose it is:
my phoneor
their house.
Common Mistakes
- 1Confusing 'a' and 'an' based on spelling, not sound
- 1Using 'the' incorrectly (either too much or not enough)
- 1Trying to make irregular plural nouns follow regular rules
Real Conversations
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Quick FAQ
How do I know when to use 'a' or 'an'?
Listen to the *sound* of the first letter of the word. If it's a consonant sound (like in cat or house), use 'a'. If it's a vowel sound (like in apple or elephant), use 'an'. Remember
an hourbecause the 'h' is silent!
What is the main difference between 'a/an' and 'the'?
Use 'a' or 'an' when you talk about *one* thing that is *not specific*, or when you mention something for the first time. For example,
I see a bird.Use 'the' when you talk about a specific thing that *both you and the listener know* about. For example,
Look at the bird on that tree!(We both know which bird.)
Can you give me more examples of irregular plural nouns?
Sure! Besides man (men) and child (children), some other common ones are foot (feet), tooth (teeth), mouse (mice), and person (people). Some words like fish stay the same for both singular and plural!
Why do we use words like 'my', 'your', and 'his'?
These are possessive adjectives. We use them *before a noun* to show who something belongs to.
My bookmeans the book belongs to *me*.
Her phonemeans the phone belongs to *her*. They make it clear whose item you are talking about.
Cultural Context
Going to store, instead of Going to the store), but for A1, sticking to the rules will make you sound much clearer.
men is men everywhere.Exemplos-chave (8)
I want `a` banana from the fruit bowl.
Eu quero uma banana da fruteira.
Artigos em Inglês: A, An e TheShe needs `an` umbrella because it's raining.
Ela precisa de um guarda-chuva porque está chovendo.
Artigos em Inglês: A, An e TheI need a coffee before the meeting.
Preciso de um café antes da reunião.
Artigos Indefinidos: Quando usar A ou ANShe wants to be an influencer.
Ela quer ser uma influenciadora.
Artigos Indefinidos: Quando usar A ou ANCan you pass me `the` salt, please?
Você pode me passar o sal, por favor?
A palavra "The" (Artigo Definido)I bought `a` new phone yesterday. `The` phone is really fast!
Comprei um telefone novo ontem. O telefone é muito rápido!
A palavra "The" (Artigo Definido)I have two `apples` in my bag.
Tenho duas maçãs na minha bolsa.
Substantivos Plurais em Inglês: De Um para Muitos (-s, -es, -ies)She needs three `boxes` for her moving day.
Ela precisa de três caixas para o dia da mudança.
Substantivos Plurais em Inglês: De Um para Muitos (-s, -es, -ies)Dicas e truques (4)
Ouça o som, não a letra!
a e an, preste atenção no *som* da próxima palavra, não só na letra. Por exemplo, an hour (o 'h' é mudo) e a university (o 'u' soa como 'yoo') são ótimos exemplos disso.Confie nos Seus Ouvidos
an apple.Pense em 'Conhecimento Compartilhado'
Ouça o som!
bus-es (ônibus). Se adicionar só '-s' soar estranho, 'es' é a resposta. Your ears are your best guide!
Vocabulário-chave (5)
Real-World Preview
At the Library
Review Summary
- A/An/The + Noun
- My/Your/His/Her... + Noun
Erros comuns
Use 'an' before words starting with a vowel sound, not just a letter. This helps with flow.
Some nouns are irregular and don't take an -s. Remember the unique plural forms.
You don't need 'the' when using possessive adjectives like 'my'.
Regras neste capítulo (6)
Next Steps
You have done a fantastic job! Keep practicing these nouns and you will be speaking fluently in no time.
Label items in your house with sticky notes
Prática rápida (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
I want to study at an university in London.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Artigos Indefinidos: Quando usar A ou AN
Find and fix the mistake:
The students enjoyed there field trip.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Adjetivos Possessivos: my, your, his, her, its, our, their
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Adjetivos Possessivos: my, your, his, her, its, our, their
Selecione a correta:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Artigos Indefinidos: Quando usar A ou AN
My two ____ are playing in the garden.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Substantivos Plurais Irregulares: Os Quebram-Regras (Homens, Pés, Crianças)
Find and fix the mistake:
I like the coffee.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: A palavra "The" (Artigo Definido)
I have two new `___` for my online classes.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Substantivos Plurais em Inglês: De Um para Muitos (-s, -es, -ies)
I have ___ interview on Zoom today.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Artigos Indefinidos: Quando usar A ou AN
Escolha a frase correta:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: A palavra "The" (Artigo Definido)
I need ___ new phone.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Artigos em Inglês: A, An e The
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Perguntas comuns (6)
a yellow car.an honest person.Pass me the bottle.(Me passa a garrafa – aquela que está na mesa).
the cat (o gato, singular) ou the cats (os gatos, plural). Nenhuma regra extra para memorizar aqui!