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The words “a”, “an” or “the” that is placed before a noun. Articles can be definite and indefinite. Learn how to use the correct article before nouns.

2020.11.16

Correct use of the article “the” in a full sentence

The article “the” is used before any singular or plural uncounted noun with a known identity.

For example, I like the car. By saying this, you’re telling the listener that you’re speaking of a specific car.

Additionally, you could say, I like the car that is automatic. By saying this, you’re telling the listener that you’re speaking about a specific automatic car.

Remember, by adding an ‘s’ to the end of a noun, the noun becomes plural.

2020.11.13

How to use article A and An – a Poem

Here’s a poem by one of our teachers, Zahra, to help you remember how to use the articles “a” and “an”.

AN always stands

in front of a noun,

that has AEIOU

as the vowel sound

2020.11.09

Correct use of the article “a” and “an” in a sentence

The articles “a” and “an”

The article “a” is placed before a singular noun that begins with a consonant sound.

For example, a car.

The article “an” is placed before a singular noun that begins with a vowel sound.