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What is an article in English grammar?

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An article is a word that is used before a noun to indicate whether the noun is specific or general.

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What are the two types of articles?

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The two types of articles are definite (the) and indefinite (a, an).

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When do we use 'a'?

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We use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound.

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When do we use 'an'?

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We use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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What is the definite article?

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The definite article is 'the', used to refer to a specific noun.

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Give an example of using 'a' in a sentence.

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I saw a dog in the park.

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Give an example of using 'an' in a sentence.

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She is an artist.

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

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The sun is shining.

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What article do we use with singular nouns?

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We can use 'a' or 'an' with singular nouns.

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What article do we use with plural nouns?

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We do not use 'a' or 'an' with plural nouns; we use 'the' if we are referring to specific plural nouns.