PEL121

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What is the indefinite article used before words that begin with a consonant sound?

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The indefinite article 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, e.g., 'a dog', 'a car'.

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What is the indefinite article used before words that begin with a vowel sound?

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The indefinite article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, e.g., 'an apple', 'an hour'.

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When do we use the definite article 'the'?

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The definite article 'the' is used to refer to specific or particular nouns, e.g., 'the book on the table'.

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What is the term for nouns that do not require an article?

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Nouns that do not require an article are referred to as 'zero article' nouns, often used with plural and uncountable nouns, e.g., 'I like music'.

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What is the rule for using 'a' and 'an' based on pronunciation?

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Use 'a' before consonant sounds and 'an' before vowel sounds, regardless of the spelling.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'a' correctly.

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She is looking for a job in marketing.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'an' correctly.

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They had an unforgettable experience during their trip.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'the' correctly.

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He is the unique person I was talking about.

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

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The difference lies in the sound that follows the article: 'a' is used before consonant sounds, while 'an' is used before vowel sounds.

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Can 'no article' be used with proper nouns?

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Yes, proper nouns typically do not require an article, e.g., 'London is a beautiful city'.