Fannie Mae Foundation: How to Buy a Home

Grammar review
Review the use of definite and indefinite articles with the class. Ask them to fill in the blanks. Prompt a
discussion about tax advantages for homeowners and then ask the class to write sentences listing the
advantages. Refer learners to pages 3 and 73 for
ideas. Remind learners to use a, an, and the in these sentences.

Unit 4 : Lesson 2: Planning for monthly expenses in your new home

Grammar review

Articles — A, an, and the

A and an are indefinite articles. They refer to objects that have not been specifically identified or previously mentioned.

Example: Mr. and Mrs. Martin bought a house last year.

The is a definite article. It refers to a particular object.

Example: The house at 12 Elm Street sold for $84,000.

Use “a,” “an,” or “the” to write sentences about the tax advantages that homeowners get from the government.

1. __________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________

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