Articles

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What is an article in 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 definite article?

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The definite article is 'the'. It is used to refer to a specific noun that is known to the reader.

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What are indefinite articles?

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Indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. They are used to refer to a non-specific noun.

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When do we use 'a'?

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'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, e.g., 'a cat', 'a dog'.

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When do we use 'an'?

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'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, e.g., 'an apple', 'an hour'.

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What is the rule for using 'a' and 'an'?

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Use 'a' before consonant sounds and 'an' 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, e.g., 'the dogs', 'the books'.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'a'.

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I saw a bird in the tree.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'an'.

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She wants an orange for lunch.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'the'.

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The sun is shining brightly.