Articles: A, An, The

The Three English Articles

A / An — Indefinite Articles

Use a before consonant sounds: a cat, a book, a university (sounds like "yoo").

Use an before vowel sounds: an apple, an hour (silent h), an umbrella.

The — Definite Article

Use the when referring to something specific:

• The sun is shining. (there's only one sun)
• Pass me the salt. (the specific salt on the table)
• The book you recommended is great.

No Article (Zero Article)

• General plural nouns: Dogs are loyal.
• Uncountable nouns: Water is essential.
• Names: Paris is beautiful.

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