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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'. It is used to refer to a specific noun that is known to the reader.

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What are the indefinite articles in English?

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

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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 dog'.

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When do you use 'an' instead of 'a'?

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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'?

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Use 'the' when referring to something specific or something that has already been mentioned.

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Can you give an example of using 'the' in a sentence?

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Sure! 'The dog that barks is mine.' Here, 'the' specifies which dog.

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What does 'x' mean in the context of articles?

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'x' indicates that no article is needed before the noun.

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Provide an example where no article is used before a noun.

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Example: 'I love music.' Here, 'music' does not need an article.

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

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'A' refers to any one of a group (indefinite), while 'the' refers to a specific one (definite).