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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 difference between 'a' and 'an'?

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'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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When do we use the definite article 'the'?

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We use 'the' when referring to a specific noun that is known to the reader or listener.

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When do we use the indefinite article 'a'?

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We use 'a' before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound and when the noun is mentioned for the first time.

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When do we use the indefinite article 'an'?

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We use 'an' before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound and when the noun is mentioned for the first time.

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What is a zero article?

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The zero article is the absence of an article before a noun, often used with plural and uncountable nouns when speaking generally.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'the'.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'a'.

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I saw a dog in the park.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'an'.

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She wants to eat an apple.

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What is the rule for using 'the' with unique nouns?

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Use 'the' with unique nouns, such as 'the sun' or 'the earth', because they are specific and one of a kind.