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    The document discusses the usage of the indefinite articles "a" and "an" and the definite article "the" in the English language. It explains that "a" is used before consonant sounds while "an" is used before vowel sounds. It also outlines the main uses of the definite article "the" which include referring to something specific that has already been mentioned or when there is only one of something. The document provides examples to illustrate the rules and concludes with an exercise for the reader to practice using the articles.

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    The document discusses the usage of the indefinite articles "a" and "an" and the definite article "the" in the English language. It explains that "a" is used before consonant sounds while "an" is used before vowel sounds. It also outlines the main uses of the definite article "the" which include referring to something specific that has already been mentioned or when there is only one of something. The document provides examples to illustrate the rules and concludes with an exercise for the reader to practice using the articles.

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    Articles Guide - When to Use "A", "An" and "The

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    The document discusses the usage of the indefinite articles "a" and "an" and the definite article "the" in the English language. It explains that "a" is used before consonant sounds while "an" is used before vowel sounds. It also outlines the main uses of the definite article "the" which include referring to something specific that has already been mentioned or when there is only one of something. The document provides examples to illustrate the rules and concludes with an exercise for the reader to practice using the articles.

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    The Articles

    a an
    a and an are indefinite articles. We use a or an depending on the initial sound of a word, not the initial letter, of the word that they precede.

    a
    a should be used before all words beginning with a consonant sound. For example: a boy a European boy.

    an
    a should be used before all words beginning with a vowel sound. For example: an umbrella an hour

    a an
    We use a and an to talk about things or people for the first time.

    For example:

    I found a stray dog outside my house.

    the
    the is the only definite article.
    We use the:
    1. When we know which thing/animal or person. For example: I found a stray dog outside my house. The dog was dirty and hungry.

    2. When there is only one thing or person in a particular place.

    For example:

    The moon looks amazing tonight!

    the
    In addition, we use the in some fixed phrases:
    go to the cinema/ theatre in the evening/ afternoon/ morning the news at the weekend

    Fill in the gaps with a , an or the.

    a a an the a The

    a
    The a the the The the

    the the the

    Well done

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