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What article would you use for 'book'?

• a

• an

• the

• some

What article would you use for 'cat'?

• a

• an

• the

• some

Give an example of a word that uses 'a'.

• Pencil

• Apple

• Table

• Car

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

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

• We use 'an' before words that start with a consonant sound.

• We use 'an' only in formal writing.

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

What article would you use for 'moon'?

• a

• an

• the

• some

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

• We use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound.

• We use 'a' before words that start with a vowel sound.

• We use 'a' before words that start with a silent letter.

• We use 'a' before plural nouns.

What is the article used before a word that starts with a consonant sound?

• a

• an

• the

• some

Give an example of a word that uses 'the'.

• Sky

• Tree

• House

• Car

What article would you use for 'elephant'?

• a

• an

• the

• one

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

• 'a' refers to any one of a kind, while 'the' refers to a specific one.

• 'a' is used for plural nouns, while 'the' is used for singular nouns.

• 'a' is used in questions, while 'the' is used in statements.

• 'a' indicates a general idea, while 'the' indicates a future event.