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What is the definite article in English?

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The definite article is 'the', used to refer to specific or particular nouns.

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What is the indefinite article used before a vowel sound?

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The indefinite article used before a vowel sound is 'an'.

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What is the indefinite article used before a consonant sound?

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The indefinite article used before a consonant sound is 'a'.

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When do we use 'the' in a sentence?

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We use 'the' to refer to something specific that is already known to the listener.

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When do we use 'a' or 'an'?

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We use 'a' or 'an' when referring to something for the first time or when it is not specific.

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What does the article '-' signify in a sentence?

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The article '-' signifies the absence of an article, often used with plural or uncountable nouns.

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

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The sun rises in the east.

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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 is an artist.

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

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Dogs are friendly animals.