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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 article ('the') and indefinite articles ('a' and 'an').

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When do we use the definite article 'the'?

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We use 'the' when we are talking about a specific noun that is known to the reader.

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When do we use the indefinite article 'a'?

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We use 'a' before a singular noun that begins with a consonant sound and when the noun is not specific.

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When do we use the indefinite article 'an'?

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We use 'an' before a singular noun that begins with a vowel sound and when the noun is not specific.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'the'.

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The cat is sleeping on the mat.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'a'.

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I saw a dog in the park.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'an'.

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She wants to eat an apple.

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What is the rule for using 'the' with unique objects?

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We use 'the' with unique objects, like 'the sun' or 'the moon', because there is only one.

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What is the rule for using 'a' or 'an' with professions?

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We use 'a' or 'an' when talking about someone's profession, like 'a teacher' or 'an engineer'.