ARTICLES

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What is an article in English grammar?

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An article is a word that defines 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 definite article in English?

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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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What are the indefinite articles in English?

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

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When do you use 'a' as an article?

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

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When do you use 'an' as an 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 'the'?

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Use 'the' when referring to something specific or already mentioned, e.g., 'the book on the table'.

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Can you use articles with uncountable nouns?

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Yes, 'the' can be used with uncountable nouns to refer to something specific, e.g., 'the water in the glass'.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'a'?

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I saw a bird in the park.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'an'?

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She wants to eat an orange.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'the'?

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The dog barked at the stranger.