Indefinite and Definite Articles

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What is an indefinite article?

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An indefinite article is a word that introduces a noun that is not specifically identified. In English, the indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an.'

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What is a definite article?

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A definite article is a word that introduces a noun that is specific or known to the reader. In English, the definite article is '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, e.g., 'a cat,' 'a house.'

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When do you use 'an'?

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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 'an' before 'hour'?

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Even though 'hour' starts with a consonant letter, it begins with a vowel sound ('h' is silent), so we use 'an hour.'

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Fill in the blank: _____ book on the table is mine.

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The (definite article used to specify a particular book).

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Fill in the blank: I saw _____ elephant at the zoo.

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An (indefinite article used because it refers to any elephant, not a specific one).

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True or False: 'A' can be used before words starting with a vowel sound.

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False (use 'an' before vowel sounds).

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Fill in the blank: She is _____ best student in the class.

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the (definite article used to specify one particular student).

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What is the difference between 'a' and 'the'?

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'A' refers to any one of a group, while 'the' refers to a specific one.