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• For example:
                   ✶ A book (it can be any book)
                   ✶ A game (it can be any game)
                 • "An" is used before a word that begins with a vowel(a, e, i, o, u) sound. For example, an umbrella, an hour, an ice
                cream cone, etc.


                       When no Articles are used

                 • For common/general things. For example:
                ✶  Fruits are good for health.                   ✶  Do not eat medicines without doctor's prescription.
                 • Before a country, continent, island, mountain and lake' name. For example:
                 ✶ New Delhi is the capital of India.             ✶  Nagpur is famous for oranges.

                 • Before the name of any sport/game. For example:
                ✶  I like swimming.                              ✶  My friend plays tennis very well.

                       Construction of a Paragraph

              A paragraph is made up of multiple sentences with a common theme. It begins with an introduction of a theme,
              followed by sentences describing the theme and ends with a statement supporting the common idea. For example,
              I love to travel. In the last two years, I have visited many places in India and abroad. I feel that travelling rejuvenates
              your mind and soul. It also gives us a clear picture of different cultures and people all across the world.


              Rules for Writing a Paragraph
              Following are the rules for writing a paragraph:
                 • It begins with a new line.
                 • The first line has an indentation.
                 • It focuses on a main theme.


                       Pronunciation Basics


              Pronunciation in English means how we say words, just as spelling is how you write a word. The first step in
              pronunciation practice is to understand that each language has its own unique set of sounds. Proper pronunciation
              is very important for clear communication. It helps people understand each other better. If we do not say (or
              pronounce) words correctly, others will not understand what we are saying. Correct pronunciation will help you
              express yourself in a clear and confident manner.
              Here are the main parts of pronunciation.
                 • Phonemes: The individual sounds that make up words in a language. For example:
                ✶  /p/ as in "pat" and "cap"                     ✶   /k/ as in "cat" and "kick"
                 • Stress: The emphasis we put on certain syllables or words. For example:

                ✶  "Desert" (noun): DE-sert (a dry area of land)   ✶   "Desert" (verb): de-SERT (to abandon)
                 • Intonation: The rise and fall of our voice as we speak. For example:
                Used in yes-no questions: "Are you coming?" (The pitch rises at the end of the sentence)
                 • Rhythm: The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. For example:
                "The CAT is ON the MAT." (Stressed syllables: CAT, ON, MAT)



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