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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' instead of 'an'?

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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' instead of 'a'?

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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 an example of a sentence using 'the'?

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The cat is sleeping on the sofa.

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

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I saw a bird in the tree.

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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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Can 'the' be used with plural nouns?

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Yes, 'the' can be used with plural nouns, e.g., 'the dogs are barking'.

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Can 'a' or 'an' be used with plural nouns?

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No, 'a' and 'an' are only used with singular nouns.