A / AN / THE / ZERO ARTICLE

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What is the purpose of articles in English?

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

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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'?

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

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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 using 'a' in a sentence.

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I saw a dog in the park.

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

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She wants to be an engineer.

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

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The book on the table is mine.

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Provide an example of using a zero article in a sentence.

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I love music.

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What is the rule for using 'a' before words that start with a vowel?

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'A' is used before words that start with a consonant sound, even if the first letter is a vowel.

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What is the rule for using 'an' before words that start with a consonant?

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'An' is not used before words that start with a consonant sound, even if the first letter is a vowel.