Articles ( A, An, The)
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What are articles in English grammar?
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Articles are special adjectives that come before nouns to tell us whether the noun is specific or general. There are three articles: 'a', 'an', and 'the'. Example: - A dog (any dog) - The dog (a spec…
What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?
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'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Examples: - a book (b is a consonant sound) - an apple (a is a vowel sound) - a un…
When do we use 'a' before a word starting with 'u'?
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We use 'a' before 'u' when it makes a consonant sound like 'yoo'. For example: - a uniform - a university - a useful tool Even though 'u' is a vowel, the sound is like 'y', which is a consonant sound…
When do we use 'an' before a word starting with 'h'?
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We use 'an' before words starting with 'h' when the 'h' is silent and the word begins with a vowel sound. Examples: - an hour (sounds like 'our') - an honest person (sounds like 'onest') - an heir (s…
Fill in the blank: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
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I saw **an** elephant at the zoo. Explanation: 'Elephant' starts with a vowel sound (e), so we use 'an'.
Fill in the blank: She is ___ honest girl.
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She is **an** honest girl. Explanation: 'Honest' starts with a silent 'h', so the sound is 'onest' (vowel sound). We use 'an'.
What are indefinite articles?
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Indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. They are used when we are talking about any one of a general kind, not a specific thing. Examples: - I want a pencil. (any pencil) - She ate an apple. (any apple…
What is a definite article?
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The definite article is 'the'. It is used when we are talking about a specific person or thing that is already known to the speaker and listener. Examples: - The book on the table is mine. (specific …
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