Articles: “A, An, The” và 100 bài luyện tập

Từ hạn định (articles) là một phần quan trọng giúp xác định rõ ràng danh từ và vị trí của chúng trong câu. Ba từ hạn định thông dụng nhất là “A”, “An” và “The”. Mặc dù chúng rất cơ bản, nhưng việc sử dụng chúng đúng cách có thể giúp bạn cải thiện kỹ năng giao tiếp tiếng Anh một cách đáng kể.

Bài viết liên quan: 100 câu bài tập Articles Practice (a, an, the).

Từ Hạn Định “A” và “An”

“A” và “An” được gọi là mạo từ bất định (indefinite articles). Chúng được sử dụng khi nói về một danh từ số ít không xác định cụ thể. Ví dụ, bạn nói về một sự vật, người hoặc địa điểm chưa được biết trước đó.

1.1 Cách sử dụng “A”

“A” được sử dụng trước danh từ bắt đầu bằng phụ âm (âm thanh đầu tiên của danh từ phát âm là một phụ âm).
Ví dụ:

• A book (một quyển sách)
• A car (một chiếc xe)

1.2 Cách sử dụng “An”

“An” được sử dụng trước danh từ bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm (âm thanh đầu tiên của danh từ phát âm là một nguyên âm: a, e, i, o, u).

Ví dụ:

• An apple (một quả táo)
• An engineer (một kỹ sư)

Lưu ý: Việc sử dụng “A” hay “An” không chỉ phụ thuộc vào chữ cái đầu tiên của từ, mà còn dựa vào âm thanh khi phát âm từ đó. Ví dụ, mặc dù “hour” bắt đầu bằng chữ “h”, nhưng âm đầu là một nguyên âm, vì vậy chúng ta dùng “an hour” thay vì “a hour”.

Từ Hạn Định “The”

“The” là mạo từ xác định (definite article), được dùng khi bạn đề cập đến một đối tượng cụ thể mà cả người nói và người nghe đều biết.

Ví dụ:

• The sun (mặt trời) – ai cũng biết “mặt trời” là vật duy nhất trong hệ Mặt trời.
• The book on the table (quyển sách trên bàn) – người nghe biết rõ quyển sách nào đang được nhắc đến.

Khi Nào Không Dùng Từ Hạn Định?

Có những trường hợp danh từ không cần sử dụng từ hạn định. Thông thường, chúng được sử dụng với:

• Danh từ không đếm được khi nói chung chung:
  Ví dụ: Water is essential for life (Nước rất cần thiết cho cuộc sống).
• Danh từ số nhiều không xác định:
  Ví dụ: Dogs are friendly animals (Chó là loài vật thân thiện).

Mẹo Nhớ Cách Dùng Articles

• Sử dụng “A” khi bạn nói về một danh từ số ít, chưa xác định, bắt đầu bằng phụ âm.
• Sử dụng “An” cho danh từ số ít, chưa xác định, bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm.
• Sử dụng “The” khi nói về một đối tượng cụ thể mà cả người nói và người nghe đều hiểu rõ.

Việc nắm vững cách sử dụng từ hạn định sẽ giúp bạn giao tiếp tiếng Anh hiệu quả hơn và tránh những lỗi cơ bản. Dù là học tiếng Anh giao tiếp hay luyện viết, việc sử dụng “A”, “An” và “The” đúng cách sẽ nâng cao kỹ năng của bạn một cách rõ rệt.

Bài Tập Sửa Lỗi Mạo Từ

1. I saw a elephant in the zoo.
2. She wants to be an doctor when she grows up.
3. He is eating the apple.
4. Can you pass me a salt, please?
5. The sun is shining brightly today.
6. I need an hour to finish my homework.
7. There is a university nearby.
8. An owl can see in the dark.
9. She bought the dress for the party.
10. I need a information about the project.
11. He is an honest man.
12. They are looking for a hotel to stay in.
13. I have the great idea for our project.
14. A cat is sitting on the roof.
15. I saw the movie you recommended.
16. We need to buy a milk for breakfast.
17. She is a best friend anyone could have.
18. Do you have an umbrella I can borrow?
19. It took me a long time to get here.
20. I want to be the teacher of this class.
21. He bought an new car last week.
22. The stars are beautiful tonight.
23. I would like a piece of cake, please.
24. She plays the guitar very well.
25. An orange a day keeps the doctor away.
26. This is the best day of my life.
27. He is an engineer working on the project.
28. Can you give me a ride to the station?
29. She has the most interesting stories.
30. He wants an ice cream after dinner.
31. There is a snake in the garden.
32. An elephant is a large animal.
33. They have the opportunity to travel abroad.
34. Can I have a glass of water?
35. I visited the museum last weekend.
36. She needs an advice on her presentation.
37. They live in a big house.
38. The book on the shelf is mine.
39. He is a honest person.
40. I found an old coin in the garden.
41. The children are playing in the park.
42. She has an amazing talent for painting.
43. We need a new strategy for marketing.
44. He is the best player on the team.
45. I read an article about climate change.
46. A dog barks loudly.
47. She gave him the best gift ever.
48. An umbrella is necessary on a rainy day.
49. Can you tell me the answer to this question?
50. I want a new phone for my birthday.
51. This is a difficult problem to solve.
52. He works as an accountant.
53. The flowers in the garden are blooming.
54. She wants to become a pilot.
55. I saw an interesting documentary last night.
56. We need to find the right solution.
57. A tree provides shade on a hot day.
58. He is an author of several books.
59. There is the chair by the window.
60. She bought a bread from the bakery.
61. The moon looks beautiful tonight.
62. I need a moment to think.
63. He is studying to become an architect.
64. An apple is on the table.
65. She has the best ideas for our project.
66. They are watching a new series on TV.
67. I want to read the book you recommended.
68. We need an assistant for the event.
69. A bicycle is parked outside.
70. I saw the exhibition at the gallery.
71. She bought an elegant dress for the occasion.
72. The teacher gave us a lot of homework.
73. He loves the music of Beethoven.
74. Can you see a bird in the tree?
75. She needs an invitation to enter the event.
76. I need a pen to sign the document.
77. The weather is nice today.
78. He is an expert in his field.
79. I have the best plans for the weekend.
80. They found a wallet on the street.
81. I want an explanation for your actions.
82. A flower is blooming in the garden.
83. The children love playing outside.
84. She has a unique perspective on the issue.
85. There is an art show in town.
86. A fish swims in the pond.
87. He got the job he applied for.
88. I need a favor from you.
89. An airplane flew overhead.
90. Can you open the window?
91. She gave me a good advice.
92. He plays the piano beautifully.
93. A cat can be a good pet.
94. They are planning the trip to Europe.
95. I saw an eagle soaring in the sky.
96. The food at the restaurant is delicious.
97. She found a rare coin in her collection.
98. I need an hour to finish my homework.
99. The library has a lot of resources.
100. He is looking for a job in marketing.

Đáp Án Sửa Lỗi Mạo Từ

1. I saw an elephant in the zoo.
2. She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
3. He is eating an apple.
4. Can you pass me the salt, please?
5. The sun is shining brightly today. (Đúng)
6. I need an hour to finish my homework.
7. There is a university nearby. (Đúng)
8. An owl can see in the dark. (Đúng)
9. She bought a dress for the party. (Đúng)
10. I need some information about the project.
11. He is an honest man. (Đúng)
12. They are looking for a hotel to stay in. (Đúng)
13. I have a great idea for our project.
14. A cat is sitting on the roof. (Đúng)
15. I saw the movie you recommended. (Đúng)
16. We need to buy some milk for breakfast.
17. She is the best friend anyone could have.
18. Do you have an umbrella I can borrow? (Đúng)
19. It took me a long time to get here. (Đúng)
20. I want to be the teacher of this class. (Đúng)
21. He bought a new car last week.
22. The stars are beautiful tonight. (Đúng)
23. I would like a piece of cake, please. (Đúng)
24. She plays the guitar very well. (Đúng)
25. An orange a day keeps the doctor away. (Sửa thành: An orange a day keeps the doctor away.)
26. This is the best day of my life. (Đúng)
27. He is an engineer working on the project. (Đúng)
28. Can I have a ride to the station? (Đúng)
29. She has the most interesting stories. (Đúng)
30. He wants an ice cream after dinner. (Đúng)
31. There is a snake in the garden. (Đúng)
32. An elephant is a large animal. (Đúng)
33. They have the opportunity to travel abroad. (Đúng)
34. Can I have a glass of water? (Đúng)
35. I visited the museum last weekend. (Đúng)
36. She needs some advice on her presentation.
37. They live in a big house. (Đúng)
38. The book on the shelf is mine. (Đúng)
39. He is an honest person. (Đúng)
40. I found an old coin in the garden. (Đúng)
41. The children are playing in the park. (Đúng)
42. She has an amazing talent for painting. (Đúng)
43. We need a new strategy for marketing. (Đúng)
44. He is the best player on the team. (Đúng)
45. I read an article about climate change. (Đúng)
46. A dog barks loudly. (Đúng)
47. She gave him the best gift ever. (Đúng)
48. An umbrella is necessary on a rainy day. (Đúng)
49. Can you tell me the answer to this question? (Đúng)
50. I want a new phone for my birthday. (Đúng)
51. This is a difficult problem to solve. (Đúng)
52. He works as an accountant. (Đúng)
53. The flowers in the garden are blooming. (Đúng)
54. She wants to become a pilot. (Đúng)
55. I saw an interesting documentary last night. (Đúng)
56. We need to find the right solution. (Đúng)
57. A tree provides shade on a hot day. (Đúng)
58. He is an author of several books. (Đúng)
59. There is the chair by the window. (Đúng)
60. She bought a loaf of bread from the bakery.
61. The moon looks beautiful tonight. (Đúng)
62. I need a moment to think. (Đúng)
63. He is studying to become an architect. (Đúng)
64. An apple is on the table. (Đúng)
65. She has the best ideas for our project. (Đúng)
66. They are watching a new series on TV. (Đúng)
67. I want to read the book you recommended. (Đúng)
68. We need an assistant for the event. (Đúng)
69. A bicycle is parked outside. (Đúng)
70. I saw the exhibition at the gallery. (Đúng)
71. She bought an elegant dress for the occasion. (Đúng)
72. The teacher gave us a lot of homework. (Đúng)
73. He loves the music of Beethoven. (Đúng)
74. Can you see a bird in the tree? (Đúng)
75. She needs an invitation to enter the event. (Đúng)
76. I need a pen to sign the document. (Đúng)
77. The weather is nice today. (Đúng)
78. He is an expert in his field. (Đúng)
79. I have the best plans for the weekend. (Đúng)
80. They found a wallet on the street. (Đúng)
81. I want an explanation for your actions. (Đúng)
82. A flower is blooming in the garden. (Đúng)
83. The children love playing outside. (Đúng)
84. She has a unique perspective on the issue. (Đúng)
85. There is an art show in town. (Đúng)
86. A fish swims in the pond. (Đúng)
87. He got the job he applied for. (Đúng)
88. I need a favor from you. (Đúng)
89. An airplane flew overhead. (Đúng)
90. Can you open the window? (Đúng)
91. She gave me some good advice.
92. He plays the piano beautifully. (Đúng)
93. A cat can be a good pet. (Đúng)
94. They are planning the trip to Europe. (Đúng)
95. I saw an eagle soaring in the sky. (Đúng)
96. The food at the restaurant is delicious. (Đúng)
97. She found a rare coin in her collection. (Đúng)
98. I need an hour to finish my homework. (Đúng)
99. The library has a lot of resources. (Đúng)
100. He is looking for a job in marketing. (Đúng)