Articles

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What is an article in English grammar?

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An article is a word that is used before a noun to indicate whether the noun is specific or general.

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What are the two types of articles?

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The two types of articles are definite (the) and indefinite (a, an).

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When do we use 'the'?

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We use 'the' when we are talking about a specific noun that is known to the reader.

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When do we use 'a'?

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We use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound and when we are talking about a non-specific noun.

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When do we use 'an'?

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We use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound and when we are talking about a non-specific noun.

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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.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'an'.

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She wants an apple from the basket.

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What is the correct article for this sentence: 'I need ___ umbrella.'

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The correct article is 'an': 'I need an umbrella.'

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Is this sentence correct? 'She is an teacher.'

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No, it is incorrect. It should be 'She is a teacher.'