Use the correct article: a, an, or the

Key Notes :

1. Understanding Articles

  • Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
  • The three main articles in English are “a,” “an,” and “the.”

2. Using “A”

  • “A” is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
  • Examples:
    • A dog
    • A car
    • A book
    • A university (sounds like “yoo”)

3. Using “An”

  • “An” is used before words that begin with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
  • Examples:
    • An apple
    • An elephant
    • An orange
    • An hour (the “h” is silent, so it begins with a vowel sound)

4. Using “The”

  • “The” is used when referring to something specific or already known.
  • Examples:
    • The sun (there is only one sun)
    • The book on the table (referring to a specific book)
    • The teacher in the classroom (a specific teacher)

5. Practice

  • Example Sentences for Practice:
    1. I saw _ elephant at the zoo. (Answer: an)
    2. Can you pass me _ book on the shelf? (Answer: the)
    3. She wants to be _ artist when she grows up. (Answer: an)
    4. There is _ cat in the garden. (Answer: a)

Let’s practice!🖊️