Articles (Grammar)

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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. In English, the articles are 'a', 'an', and 'the'.

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What are the two types of articles?

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

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When do we use 'a'?

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We use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound.

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When do we use 'an'?

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We use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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What is the definite article in English?

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The definite article in English is 'the', which refers to a specific noun.

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What is an indefinite article?

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An indefinite article refers to a non-specific noun. In English, the indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'.

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

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an

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Fill in the blank: She is ___ artist.

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an

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Fill in the blank: He is ___ doctor.

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a

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Fill in the blank: This is ___ book I was talking about.

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the