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The video tutorial explains the use of articles 'a', 'an', and 'the'. It covers the distinction between indefinite articles 'a' and 'an', which are used for singular, countable nouns that are not specific, and the definite article 'the', used for specific nouns known to the reader or listener. The tutorial also discusses the rules for choosing 'a' or 'an' based on the initial sound of the following word, and the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. Practical examples are provided to illustrate these concepts.

Which article is used when referring to a specific noun known to the reader?

• an

• none

• the

• a

What determines whether to use 'a' or 'an' before a noun?

• The first letter of the noun

• The sound of the first letter of the noun

• The length of the noun

• The meaning of the noun

Which of the following words would use 'an' before it?

• hotel

• house

• hat

• hour

What type of noun is 'milk' considered as?

• Definite

• Uncountable

• Indefinite

• Countable

Which article can be used with both singular and plural nouns?

• a

• an

• none

• the

When referring to a non-specific singular noun for the first time, which article should be used?

• none

• the

• an

• a

In the sentence 'We saw ___ elephant at the zoo', which article should be used?

• none

• a

• an

• the