Articles (a / an / the)
A / an: first mention, or one of many, not a specific one. Use 'an' before a vowel sound.
Back to grammar- A / an: first mention, or one of many, not a specific one. Use 'an' before a vowel sound.
- The: something specific, already known, or unique.
- No article: general plurals or uncountable nouns.
PRONOUN
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a / an
I saw a dog in the park.
I didn't see an elephant.
the
The dog I saw was brown.
The cat wasn't there anymore.
no article
Dogs are loyal animals.
I don't like coffee.
PRONOUN
QUESTION
ANSWER
a / an
Did you see a cat?
Yes, I saw a cat near the tree.
the
Where is the book I lent you?
The book is on the table.
no article
Do you like animals?
Yes, I love animals.
Complete the sentences with a, an or the.
- I need pen to write this.
- She works as engineer.
- He bought umbrella because it was raining.
- This is good idea.
- We stayed at hotel near the beach.
- hour later, we arrived.
- Can you pass me salt, please?
- sun rises in the east.