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BBC Learning English The Flatmates
There are three types of articles in English. The definite article (the), the indefinite
article (a or an) and the zero article (when we dont use a, an or the).
Here are some of the rules about when we use each of them:
Vocabulary:
To put someone on hold (used in business telephoning): To ask a phone caller
to wait (usually music is played while s/he is waiting).
Would you like to try an online quiz about this language point? Go to:
http://bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/flatmates/episode17/quiz.shtml