ARTICLES

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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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When do you use 'a' as an article?

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You use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound.

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When do you use 'an' as an article?

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You use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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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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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 wants to eat an apple.

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

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You would use 'an' before 'hour' because it starts with a vowel sound.

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What article would you use before the word 'unicorn'? Why?

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You would use 'a' before 'unicorn' because it starts with a consonant sound.

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What is a definite article?

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A definite article is used to refer to a specific noun that is known to the reader, such as 'the'.

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Can you give an example of a sentence using a definite article?

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The cat sat on the mat.