Grammar - Articles
Articles – Complete Explanation 1. What is an Article? An article is a type of determiner that comes before a noun to show whether the noun is specific or general . English has three articles : a an the There are two types of articles : Indefinite Articles → a, an Definite Article → the 2. Indefinite Articles (A and An) The articles a and an are used with singular countable nouns when we talk about any one person, place, animal, or thing , not a specific one. Examples: a book an apple a teacher an elephant 3. Article "A" Use a before words that begin with a consonant sound . Notice: We choose a based on the sound , not just the first letter. Examples a book a pen a university (the word "university" begins with the consonant sound /juː/) a European country (European begins with the consonant sound /j/) a one-dollar coin (one begins with the consonant sound /w/) Sentences I bought a book. She is a nurse. He wants a bicycle. 4. Article "An" Us...