Articles

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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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When do we use 'a' as an article?

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We use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound, indicating a non-specific item (e.g., a dog, a car).

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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, indicating a non-specific item (e.g., an apple, an hour).

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What is the definite article in English?

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The definite article is 'the', used to refer to a specific noun that is known to the reader (e.g., the book on the table).

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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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When is no article used in English?

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No article is used when referring to general concepts, plural nouns, or uncountable nouns (e.g., I love music, Dogs are friendly).

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How do you choose the correct article for a job title?

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Use 'a' for singular job titles when they are not specific (e.g., He is a teacher).

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What article is used before unique nouns?

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The definite article 'the' is used before unique nouns (e.g., the sun, the president).

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How do articles affect meaning in sentences?

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Articles can change the meaning of a sentence by specifying or generalizing the noun (e.g., 'a cat' vs. 'the cat').

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What is an example of using 'the' with geographical names?

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Use 'the' with names of rivers, oceans, and mountain ranges (e.g., the Amazon River, the Himalayas).