How to use articles in English
How to use articles in English
Learn about English articles: A, The, An
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Articles are an essential part of English grammar. If you're learning English as a foreign language, using articles correctly will help you sound more like a native speaker.
Thankfully, English has just 3 articles. And they're pretty easy to use! Learn about English articles and practice your skills in this easy English lesson.
When to use A
We use A to talk about things that are one of many.
When to use A
We use A to talk about things that are one of many.
For example, St. Green High School has 1,300 students. If we want to talk about just one student, we use A.
For example, St. Green High School has 1,300 students. If we want to talk about just one student, we use A.
When to use The
We use The to talk about specific things.
When to use The
We use The to talk about specific things.
For example, John is the only student at his school with a perfect test score. If we want to talk specifically about John, we use The.
For example, John is the only student at his school with a perfect test score. If we want to talk specifically about John, we use The.
When to use An
An is similar to A. We use it to talk about things that are one of many. But we only use it before words that start with vowel sounds.
When to use An
An is similar to A. We use it to talk about things that are one of many. But we only use it before words that start with vowel sounds.
For example, these words start with vowel sounds, so we use An.
Apple
Eggplant
Ice cream cone
Octopus
Umbrella
Fill in the blank
Fill in the blank
John and Tim are eating in a restaurant. There is only one piece of pizza left on the table. John wants to eat it. He says:
“I want ___ last piece of pizza.”
Anna and Liam are shopping. They go to the fruit section. There is a big box full of bananas. Anna says:
“I need ___ banana. Can you get one, Liam?”
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