Articles a, and, and the

Front

What is an article in English grammar?

Back

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

Front

What are the two types of articles in English?

Back

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

Front

When do we use 'a' as an article?

Back

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

Front

When do we use 'an' as an article?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'a'.

Back

I saw a dog in the park.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'an'.

Back

She wants an orange for lunch.

Front

What is the definite article in English?

Back

The definite article is 'the', used to refer to a specific noun.

Front

Can 'a' and 'an' be used interchangeably?

Back

No, 'a' and 'an' cannot be used interchangeably; they depend on the sound that follows them.

Front

What article would you use before the word 'hour'?

Back

You would use 'an' because 'hour' starts with a vowel sound.

Front

What article would you use before the word 'unicorn'?

Back

You would use 'a' because 'unicorn' starts with a 'yoo' sound, which is a consonant sound.