Articles ( a, an, the, - )

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What is an article in English grammar?

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

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What are the three types of articles in English?

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The three types of articles are 'a', 'an', and 'the'.

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When do we use 'a'?

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We use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound.

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When do we use 'an'?

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

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When do we use 'the'?

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

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What does '-' mean in terms of articles?

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'-' means that no article is needed before the noun.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'a'.

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I saw a dog in the park.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'an'.

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She wants to eat an apple.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'the'.

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The cat is sleeping on the sofa.

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Give an example of a sentence using '-'.

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He goes to school every day.