Definite and Indefinite Articles.

We use "a" for:

• indefinite singular countable things that starts with consonant sound.

• indefinite singular countable things that starts with vowel sound.

We use "an" for:

• indefinite singular countable things that starts with consonant sound.

• indefinite singular contable things that starts with vowel sound.

We use "the" for:

• countable and uncountable nouns to refer to something in general.

• countable and uncountable nouns to refer to something in specific or unique.

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We do not use "an article":

• To talk about a general idea with countable singular nouns and uncountable nouns, Rivers, Last names, Meals, Languages, Abstract nouns.

• To talk about a general idea with countable plural nouns and uncountable nouns. When we don´t talk about specific things.

Look at _____ women there. I think they are talking about you.

• a

• an

• the

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You said you like animals. Do you have _____ pet?

• a

• an

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I am not doing anything important tonight. Let´s go to _____ cinema!

• a

• an

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Somebody´s knoking. Can you open ______ door?

• a

• an

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I´ve got _____ good news for you.

• a

• an

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Tell dad _____ dinner is ready.

• a

• an

• the

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