A / AN / THE / ZERO ARTICLE

A / AN / THE / ZERO ARTICLE

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English

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of articles in English?

Back

Articles are used to define nouns as specific or unspecific. They help indicate whether we are referring to something known or unknown.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use 'the'?

Back

'The' is used to refer to specific or particular nouns that are known to the reader or listener.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a zero article?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

I saw a dog in the park.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

She wants to be an engineer.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The book on the table is mine.

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