Articles / a, an, the, no article

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What is the purpose of articles in English grammar?

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Articles are used to define a noun as specific or unspecific. They help indicate whether we are referring to a particular item or a general one.

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CCSS.W.7.2D

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

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'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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When should you use 'the'?

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

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What does it mean to use 'no article'?

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Using 'no article' means that the noun is being referred to in a general sense, or it is a non-count noun that does not require an article.

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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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CCSS.W.7.4

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Provide an example of a sentence using no article with a country name.

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I want to visit Australia.

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What article would you use before 'hour'?

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You would use 'an' because 'hour' begins with a vowel sound.

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What article would you use before 'university'?

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You would use 'a' because 'university' begins with a 'yoo' sound, which is a consonant sound.