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 articles in English?

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

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When do we use 'a'?

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'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

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When do we use 'an'?

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'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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When do we use 'the'?

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'The' is used to refer to a specific noun that is known to the reader.

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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 orange.

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

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'A' is used before consonant sounds, while 'an' is used before vowel sounds.

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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.'