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    This document discusses the usage of articles (a/an, the) in English. It explains that "a" and "an" are used with countable nouns being mentioned for the first time, while "the" is used for nouns that are already known or previously identified. Some key points are: 1) "A" is used before consonant sounds, "an" before vowel sounds. 2) "The" replaces words like "this", "that" when the noun is known. 3) "The" is also used with expressions of order (e.g. the first time) and identified plural nouns. 4) Do not use "the"

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    This document discusses the usage of articles (a/an, the) in English. It explains that "a" and "an" are used with countable nouns being mentioned for the first time, while "the" is used for nouns that are already known or previously identified. Some key points are: 1) "A" is used before consonant sounds, "an" before vowel sounds. 2) "The" replaces words like "this", "that" when the noun is known. 3) "The" is also used with expressions of order (e.g. the first time) and identified plural nouns. 4) Do not use "the"

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    This document discusses the usage of articles (a/an, the) in English. It explains that "a" and "an" are used with countable nouns being mentioned for the first time, while "the" is used for nouns that are already known or previously identified. Some key points are: 1) "A" is used before consonant sounds, "an" before vowel sounds. 2) "The" replaces words like "this", "that" when the noun is known. 3) "The" is also used with expressions of order (e.g. the first time) and identified plural nouns. 4) Do not use "the"

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    Articles: A/An/The

    a/an
    Use A before countable

    Ex. He is a teacher.
    ● nouns that start with I saw a bear at the zoo.
    consonant sounds
    Use AN before countable

    Ex. He’s an actor
    ● nouns that start with vowel They didn’t get an invitation.
    sounds
     Ex. A university A euro
    ● Be careful!
    AN hour
    Use A/AN when you mention
    something for the first time. The

    ● Indefinite article noun is not identified.
    Ex. I’d like a sandwich.
    I have a car.
    a/an
    Ex. I go to the gym once a week.

    ● It can replace the word “per” Cheetahs can run 60 miles an
    hour.
    Use AN before countable

    Ex. He’s an actor
    ● nouns that start with vowel They didn’t get an invitation.
    sounds
     Ex. A university A euro
    ● Be careful!
    AN hour
    Use A/AN when you mention
    something for the first time. The

    ● Indefinite article noun is not identified.
    Ex. I’d like a sandwich.
    I have a car.
    Ex. I go to the gym once a week.
    ● It can replace the word “per”  Cheetahs can run 60 miles an
    hour.
    the
    Use THE when you mention something that is
    already known to the listener or that has been

    ● Definite Article previously identified
    Ex. I ate a sandwich. The sandwich was delicious.
    Can you give me the book on the table?
    With expressions of Ex. This is the fifth day of the conference.
    order such as the  I’ll pay the next time.
    ●
    first, the second, the Read the following sentences.
    next, etc.
    With plural nouns

    Ex. I like the oranges from my garden.
    ● when they are The women in my family are annoying.
    identified
    BE CAREFUL! Do Ex. Oranges are delicious.
    not use THE when  Women are smarter than men.
    ●
    you talk about plural
    nouns in general

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