Grammar Tip: Using Articles CorrectlyIn English, articles (“a,” “an,” and “the”) are small but important words. Here’s a quick guide to avoid common mistakes:
• Use
“a” before singular, countable nouns that start with a consonant sound (e.g., “a book,” “a university”).
• Use
“an” before singular, countable nouns that start with a vowel sound (e.g., “an apple,” “an hour”).
• Use
“the” when referring to something specific or already mentioned (e.g., “the teacher,” “the moon”).
• No article is needed for general ideas or plural nouns (e.g., “Books are useful,” “I love music”).
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