A
Why am I using "A"?
She's a teacher
The article A is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with consonant sounds.
Why am I using "AN"?
I saw "AN" eagle yesterday
The article AN is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with vowel sounds.
REgarding time. What expressions can I use with THE?
Why am I not using an article (AN/ A/ THE?
Water is important for our bodies
Do not use articles when generalizing about uncountable nouns and plural countable nouns.
When can't you use "A" or "AN"?
Remember that A(AN) means "one" or "a single". You cannot use A(AN) with plural nouns.
When can't you use "A" or "AN"?
Remember that A(AN) means "one" or "a single". You cannot use A(AN) with plural nouns.
Why am I using "THE"?
The Choques are very funny.
The Villarans are very talented.
THE can be used with plural family names to refer to the family as a group.
Why am I not suing an article (A/ AN/ THE)?
I'm really afraid of cancer
Generally, articles are not used with the names of illnesses or diseases.
HOWEVER: There are some illnesses which require THE.
Are the following examples Right or Wrong?
I think her phone number has a ONE in it.
That's Emma. She's a European teacher.
A universe different to this one? No way!
Use A before words such as "European" or "university" which sound like they start with a consonant even if the first letter is a vowel. Also use A before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a consonant, such as "U", "J", "1" or "9".
Are these Right or Wrong?
I only have an hour.
My name's Flor. It starts with an "F".
You need a herb. You really need an herb.
Use AN before words such as "hour" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use AN before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8". Some words such as "herb" or "hospital" are more complicated because they are pronounced differently in different English accents.
When can I use "THE" as an definite article?
THE is called a definite article. "Definite" means "specific". Use THE when talking about something which is already known to the listener or which has been previously mentioned, introduced, or discussed.
Why am I not using an article?
Do not use THE with the names of most countries unless the name contains a word such as "States", "Kingdom", "Republic", "Emirates", "Union", "Coast", etc.
What's the name for "A"?
A and AN are called indefinite articles. "Indefinite" means "not specific". Use A(AN) when you are talking about a thing in general, NOT a specific thing.
When can I use "A"/ "AN" as an indefinite article?
Use A(AN) when talking about a thing which is new, unknown, or introduced to a listener for the first time. Also use A(AN) when you are asking about the existence of something.
When can I use "THE" but the word has NOT been mentioned before?
Many clauses and phrases make the noun known to the listener by telling the listener which person or thing we are talking about.
Can you give me the book on the table?
We use THE in this sentence because the phrase "on the table" tells the listener which book we are referring to.
Regarding time:
What time expressions do not use an article?