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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'. It is used to refer 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'. They are used to refer to a non-specific noun.

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When do we use 'a' as an article?

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

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When do we use 'an' as an article?

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We 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 'the'?

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We use 'the' when referring to something specific or already mentioned, e.g., 'the bank next to the pharmacy'.

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Can you give an example of using 'a' in a sentence?

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Sure! 'I saw a bird in the tree.'

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Can you give an example of using 'an' in a sentence?

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Sure! 'She wants to eat an orange.'

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Can you give an example of using 'the' in a sentence?

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Sure! 'The sun is shining brightly today.'

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What is the article used before a plural noun?

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In English, we do not use an article before plural nouns when speaking generally, e.g., 'Dogs are friendly.'