Articles a, an and the 2

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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 define it as specific or unspecific. The main 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. For example, 'a cat', 'a dog'.

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When do we use 'an'?

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We use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound. For example, 'an apple', 'an hour'.

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When do we use 'the'?

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We use 'the' to refer to a specific noun that is already known to the listener. For example, 'the sun', 'the book on the table'.

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Fill in the blank: I want to eat ___ orange.

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an

Front

Fill in the blank: She is reading ___ book.

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a

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Fill in the blank: ___ Earth revolves around the Sun.

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the

Front

Fill in the blank: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.

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an

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Fill in the blank: Can you pass me ___ salt?

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the

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Fill in the blank: He wants to be ___ astronaut.

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an