VHL 2.11 Flashcard

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What article do you use before a specific noun?

Back

The

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When do you use 'a' as an article?

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When the word starts with a consonant sound.

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What article is used to refer to a general noun?

Back

A or An

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What article do you use before a noun that starts with a vowel sound?

Back

An

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What does 'the' indicate when used before a noun?

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It indicates a specific person, place, or thing.

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

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Use 'a' before consonant sounds and 'an' before vowel sounds.

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What type of nouns do 'a' and 'an' refer to?

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General nouns.

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Can 'the' be used for general nouns?

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No, 'the' is used for specific nouns.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'the'.

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The dog barked at the mailman.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'a'.

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I saw a cat in the garden.