Grammar - Articles

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What is an article in 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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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 definite article in English?

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The definite article in English is 'the', which refers to a specific noun.

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

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The difference lies in the sound that follows: 'a' is used before consonant sounds, while 'an' is used before vowel sounds.

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Fill in the blank: She wants to be ___ artist when she grows up.

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an

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

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a

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Fill in the blank: We saw ___ eagle flying in the sky.

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an

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Fill in the blank: We baked ___ apple pie yesterday.

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an

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What is the purpose of articles in a sentence?

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Articles help clarify whether a noun is specific or general.