Learning English - When To Use Different Articles 'An or A' ' The or A'

Learning English - When To Use Different Articles 'An or A' ' The or A'

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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This video tutorial explains the use of articles in English, focusing on 'a', 'an', and 'the'. It begins with an introduction to articles, highlighting their general and specific uses. The tutorial then delves into the rules for using 'a' and 'an', based on the pronunciation of the following noun. Various examples are provided to illustrate these rules, including tricky cases like 'hour' and 'unicorn'. The video also contrasts the use of articles for general versus specific references, using birds as an example. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the basic principles of article usage.

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What are the three articles in English?

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2.

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Explain the difference between 'a' and 'an'.

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3.

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Why do we say 'an apple' instead of 'a apple'?

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Provide an example of a tricky case when using 'a' or 'an'.

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What is the rule for using 'a' or 'an' with words that start with a vowel letter?

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What is the general rule for using articles when talking about groups?

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How do we use 'the' when talking about specific items?

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