Articles are a type of determiner used before nouns to indicate whether the noun is specific or general. In English, there are three articles: a, an, and the.
- Definite article: the
- Used before a specific noun that is known to the listener or reader.
- Example: The cat on the roof is mine.
- Indefinite articles: a and an
- Used before non-specific nouns or when mentioning something for the first time.
- a is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
- Example: a book, a car
- an is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
- Example: an apple, an hour
Articles help provide clarity and context in sentences, making them an essential part of English grammar.
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Table of Contents
- Definite Article
Definite article is the word “the” in English grammar, used to refer to a specific noun that is already known or can be identified by the listener or reader.
- Indefinite Article
The indefinite article is used in English to refer to a non-specific or general object or person. It appears as “a” or “an” before singular, countable nouns.
- Zero Article
The zero article refers to situations where no article ("a," "an," or "the") is used before a noun in English grammar.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
