Articles
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Grammar Explanation
Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. In English, there are three articles: "a", "an", and "the".
"The" is the definite article, used when referring to a specific noun that both the speaker and listener know about.
"A" and "an" are indefinite articles, used when referring to a non-specific noun. Use "a" before words that start with a consonant sound, and "an" before words that start with a vowel sound.
Examples
- •“The cat is sleeping on the couch.”
- •“I saw a movie last night.”
- •“She ate an apple for breakfast.”
- •“Can you pass me the salt?”
- •“He is an honest person.”
Tips
- 💡Use "a" before words that start with consonant sounds: a car, a university (sounds like "yoo").
- 💡Use "an" before words that start with vowel sounds: an apple, an hour (the "h" is silent).
- 💡Some words start with silent letters - use "an hour" not "a hour".
- 💡The sound matters, not the spelling!
These exercises help you learn how to use 'a', 'an', and 'the' in simple sentences.
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Practice using 'a', 'an', and 'the' to complete sentences about daily life, experiences, and travel.
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Practice using 'a', 'an', and 'the' in complex sentences about work, education, and experiences. These exercises help you recognize and use articles correctly in context.
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Practice using definite and indefinite articles ('a', 'an', 'the') in complex and formal sentences related to current events and debates.
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These exercises help you master the use of definite and indefinite articles in academic, professional, and nuanced contexts at an advanced level.
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Practice the precise and nuanced use of English articles in complex contexts, including literary and philosophical expressions, to reach native-like proficiency.
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