In the vast landscape of the English language, one area that often confounds learners is the use of articles. These small words, which include 'a', 'an', and 'the', play a significant role as determiners in sentences. The correct article to use depends on whether the noun is common, proper, singular, or plural. We have put together some exercises to help you gain a better understanding of how to use articles in English.
Articles Exercises - Understanding the Usage of 'a', 'an' and 'the'
Last Updated on Jul 31, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
When to use ‘an’ in a sentence?
The article ‘an’ is used before a noun that starts with a vowel sound or with a word that has a silent ‘h’ in the beginning. For example, “An hour”.
What is a definite article?
‘The’ is the definite article in English as it points towards a specific/particular thing/person. For example, “The apples I bought were sweet.” Here, ‘the’ refers to the particular apples I bought.
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