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Articles (a / an / the)

A / an: first mention, or one of many, not a specific one. Use 'an' before a vowel sound.

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  • 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.

  1. I need pen to write this.
  2. She works as engineer.
  3. He bought umbrella because it was raining.
  4. This is good idea.
  5. We stayed at hotel near the beach.
  6. hour later, we arrived.
  7. Can you pass me salt, please?
  8. sun rises in the east.