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What is an article in English grammar?

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An article is a word that defines a noun as specific or unspecific. The two types of articles are definite (the) and indefinite (a, an).

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What is the difference between definite and indefinite articles?

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Definite articles refer to a specific noun (e.g., 'the book'), while indefinite articles refer to a non-specific noun (e.g., 'a book' or 'an apple').

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When do we use 'the' as a definite article?

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We use 'the' when referring to a specific item that is known to the reader or listener.

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When do we use 'a' and 'an' as indefinite articles?

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We use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound and 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'the' correctly.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'a' correctly.

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I saw a dog in the park.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'an' correctly.

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She wants to be an artist.

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What is the rule for using articles with proper nouns?

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Proper nouns usually do not take articles, but some exceptions exist, such as 'the United States' or 'the Netherlands'.

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How do articles function in plural nouns?

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Indefinite articles ('a' and 'an') are not used with plural nouns; instead, we use 'the' for specific plural nouns.

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What is the article usage rule for countries?

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Most countries do not use articles, but some, like 'the United Kingdom' or 'the Philippines', do.