Articles

Front

What is an article in grammar?

Back

An article is a word that is used before a noun to indicate whether the noun is specific or general.

Front

What are the two types of articles?

Back

The two types of articles are definite articles (the) and indefinite articles (a, an).

Front

When do we use the definite article 'the'?

Back

We use 'the' when referring to a specific noun that is known to the reader.

Front

When do we use the indefinite article 'a'?

Back

We use 'a' before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound.

Front

When do we use the indefinite article 'an'?

Back

We use 'an' before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'the'.

Back

The dog is barking.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'a'.

Back

I saw a bird in the tree.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'an'.

Back

She wants an orange.

Front

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

Back

The difference is based on the sound that follows the article: 'a' is used before consonant sounds, and 'an' is used before vowel sounds.

Front

Can 'the' be used with plural nouns?

Back

Yes, 'the' can be used with plural nouns, e.g., 'the cats are playing.'