The Articles
Definition of an article Articles in English grammar are words used before nouns to define them as specific or unspecific. There are three main articles: the definite article "the," which refers to specific nouns, and the indefinite articles "a" and "an," which refer to non-specific or general nouns. Definite Article : "The" Used to refer to something specific or already known to the reader or listener. Examples : "The English teacher is absent today." "I have finished reading the book you lent me." "The dog is a faithful pet." Indefinite Articles : "A" and "An" Used when the noun is non-specific or general. " A" is used before words starting with a consonant sound. " An " is used before words starting with a vowel sound. Examples : "Sandra brought an apple." "I saw a bird sitting on the tree." "A lion killed a deer." Usage Tips Use " the ...