Articles - class 8

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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', which refers 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', which refer to non-specific nouns.

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When do you use 'a' as an article?

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Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound, e.g., 'a dog', 'a cat'.

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When do you use 'an' as an article?

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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 articles with singular and plural nouns?

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Indefinite articles ('a' and 'an') are used only with singular nouns, while 'the' can be used with both singular and plural nouns.

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How do you determine whether to use 'the' or no article?

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Use 'the' when referring to something specific or previously mentioned; use no article when referring to something in general.

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What is an example of using 'the' in a sentence?

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The sun is shining brightly today.

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What is an example of using 'a' in a sentence?

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I saw a bird in the garden.

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What is an example of using 'an' in a sentence?

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She wants to eat an orange.