Articles A, An, The.

When do you use 'a' instead of 'an'?

• Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound.

• Use 'a' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

• Use 'a' before words that begin with a silent letter.

• Use 'a' before plural nouns.

What is the definite article used to refer to a specific noun?

• A

• The

• An

• Some

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

• 'A' is used for specific items, while 'the' is used for non-specific items.

• 'A' is used for non-specific items, while 'the' is used for specific items.

• Both 'a' and 'the' are used for specific items.

• Both 'a' and 'the' are used for non-specific items.

What is the indefinite article used before words that begin with a vowel sound?

• A

• An

• The

• Some

When do you use 'an' instead of 'a'?

• Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

• Use 'an' before words that begin with a consonant sound.

• Use 'an' only in formal writing contexts.

• Use 'an' before words that start with a silent letter.

What is the indefinite article used before words that begin with a consonant sound?

• A

• An

• The

• Some

How do articles affect the meaning of a sentence?

• Articles can change the specificity and definiteness of the nouns they modify.

• Articles are used to make sentences longer and more complex.

• Articles have no effect on the meaning of a sentence.

• Articles are only used in formal writing.

Can 'the' be used with plural nouns?

• No, 'the' can only be used with singular nouns.

• Yes, 'the' can be used with plural nouns when referring to specific groups.

• 'The' is never used with nouns.

• Yes, but only in formal writing.

Provide an example of a noun that uses 'a' as its article.

• A helicopter.

• An apple.

• A banana.

• An elephant.

Provide an example of a noun that uses 'an' as its article.

• An umbrella.

• A cat.

• A dog.

• A house.