Articles; a, an, the

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What is the function of the article 'a' in a sentence?

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The article 'a' is used before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound, indicating that the noun is one of many and is not specific.

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When do we use the article 'an'?

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The article 'an' is used before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound, indicating that the noun is one of many and is not specific.

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What is the purpose of the definite article 'the'?

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The definite article 'the' is used to refer to specific nouns that are known to the reader or listener.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'a'.

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I saw a dog in the park.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'an'.

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She is an artist.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'the'.

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The book on the table is mine.

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What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?

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The difference lies in the sound that follows the article: 'a' is used before consonant sounds, while 'an' is used before vowel sounds.

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Can 'the' be used with plural nouns?

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Yes, 'the' can be used with plural nouns to refer to specific groups, e.g., 'the students in the class'.

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What is an indefinite article?

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Indefinite articles ('a' and 'an') refer to non-specific items or individuals.

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What is a definite article?

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The definite article ('the') refers to a specific item or individual that is known to the reader or listener.