Articles

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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' as a definite article?

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'The' is used to refer to a specific noun that is known to the reader or listener.

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What does 'no article' mean?

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'No article' means that a noun does not require an article before it, often used with plural nouns or uncountable nouns.

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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 is an engineer.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'the'.

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The sun rises in the east.

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When should 'no article' be used with plural nouns?

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'No article' is used with plural nouns when speaking in general terms, e.g., 'Cats are friendly animals.'

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

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'The' is used with unique objects, such as 'the moon' or 'the earth', because they are specific.

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How do articles affect meaning in a sentence?

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Articles can change the meaning of a sentence by indicating whether the noun is specific or general.