Articles & Adjectives

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What are articles in English grammar?

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Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. The two types of articles are definite (the) and indefinite (a, an).

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

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The article 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'a'.

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She adopted a dog from the shelter.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'an'.

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He wants to be an astronaut.

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What is a definite article?

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The definite article is 'the', which refers to a specific noun that is known to the reader.

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When do we use 'the'?

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We use 'the' when referring to something specific or something that has already been mentioned.

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What is an indefinite article?

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Indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an', which refer to non-specific nouns.

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Can you give an example of using 'the' in a sentence?

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The cat sat on the mat.

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What is the rule for using 'a' before a word?

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Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound.

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What is the rule for using 'an' before a word?

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Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.