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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 cat', 'a dog'.

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

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Sure! 'The sun is shining.' Here, 'the' specifies which sun.

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

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The difference lies in the sound that follows: 'a' is used before consonant sounds, while 'an' is used before vowel sounds.

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How do you choose between 'a' and 'an'?

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Choose 'a' or 'an' based on the sound that follows the article, not necessarily the first letter of the next word.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. Articles are used with nouns.

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Can you use 'the' with plural nouns?

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Yes, 'the' can be used with plural nouns, e.g., 'the dogs are barking'.