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An article is used to show whether a noun refers to something particular or something general. The three articles in English are a, an, and the.
What are the three articles in English?
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The three articles in English are a, an, and the. A and an are indefinite articles, and the is the definite article.
When is a used?
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A is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. It is used before countable singular nouns, such as a diary, a book, and a horse.
When is an used?
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An is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. It is used before countable singular nouns such as an apple, an hour, and an MLA.
Why is it a university and not an university?
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A is used before a consonant sound, not just a consonant letter. University begins with the sound of y, which is a consonant sound, so the correct form is a university.
When is the used with nouns?
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The is used to refer to a particular person or thing. It is also used with countable nouns in the singular and plural, and with uncountable nouns when the noun is definite or specific.
What is the use of a and an as indefinite articles?
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A and an are indefinite articles. They are used when the noun is mentioned for the first time or when it is not specific. Example: I bought a diary. Deepika sent me an invitation.
How are a and an used with the meaning of one or each?
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A and an can mean one or each. Example: Students will submit a composition a week. This means one composition each week. Another example is ten papers a day, meaning ten papers each day.
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