Indefinite and Definite Articles

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What are indefinite articles?

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Indefinite articles are words used to refer to non-specific items. In English, the indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an.'

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What are definite articles?

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Definite articles are words used to refer to specific items. In English, the definite article is 'the.'

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When do you use 'a' as an indefinite article?

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Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound, e.g., 'a cat,' 'a dog.'

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When do you use 'an' as an indefinite article?

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Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound, e.g., 'an apple,' 'an hour.'

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What is the rule for using 'a' and 'an'?

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Use 'a' before consonant sounds and 'an' before vowel sounds.

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Complete the sentence: I saw _____ elephant at the zoo.

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an

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Complete the sentence: She wants to be _____ artist when she grows up.

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an

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Complete the sentence: _____ sun rises in the east.

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The

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Complete the sentence: I need _____ new backpack for school.

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a

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

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'A' refers to any one of a group, while 'the' refers to a specific item.