A/an/the

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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 definite article in English?

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

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What is the indefinite article in English?

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The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an', used to refer to a non-specific noun.

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When do you use 'a' as an article?

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Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound, e.g., 'a dog', 'a cat'.

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When do you use 'an' as an article?

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

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

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Use 'the' with unique nouns that are one of a kind, e.g., 'the sun', 'the president'.

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How do you determine whether to use 'a' or 'an'?

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Choose 'a' before consonant sounds and 'an' before vowel sounds, regardless of the first letter.

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Can 'the' be used with plural nouns?

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Yes, 'the' can be used with plural nouns to refer to specific groups, e.g., 'the dogs in the park'.

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What is an example of using 'a' in a sentence?

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I saw a bird in the tree.

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What is an example of using 'an' in a sentence?

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She wants to be an astronaut.