Articles A, An, The.

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What is the indefinite article used before words that begin with a consonant sound?

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A

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What is the indefinite article used before words that begin with a vowel sound?

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An

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What is the definite article used to refer to a specific noun?

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The

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When do you use 'a' instead of 'an'?

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Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound.

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When do you use 'an' instead of 'a'?

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Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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Provide an example of a noun that uses 'a' as its article.

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A helicopter.

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Provide an example of a noun that uses 'an' as its article.

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An umbrella.

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What article would you use before the word 'hour'?

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An (because 'hour' starts with a vowel sound).

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What article would you use before the word 'university'?

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A (because 'university' starts with a 'yoo' sound, which is a consonant sound).

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What is the rule for using 'the' with unique nouns?

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Use 'the' for unique nouns that are known to the reader or listener.