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Learn how to effectively use indefinite and definite articles in English grammar. Understand when to use 'a' or 'an' and 'the' in sentences. Improve your writing skills with expert tips and examples.
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Articles Adjectives that introduce nouns • a • an • the
Definite Article Introduces a specific noun or nouns Example When the tortoise and thehare raced again, thehare won easily. The only definitearticle is the.
Indefinite Article Introduces a general noun or nouns Example Hey, the Trojans got us agift! The indefinitearticles are aand an.
When to Use Aand An Use an before a word that begins with a vowel sound. Example: Kung is anhonorable warriorwho fears nothing. Use abefore all other words. Example: Kung turned into a hideous zombie.
More Examples of Articles Bro, Bradley just pulled off _____ coolest trick that I’ve ever seen. Which article wouldbest complete the sentence? the
More Examples of Articles Don was digging ____ hole in the front yard for some reason. Which indefinite article would best complete the sentence? a
More Examples of Articles Keisha wanted to get ____ SAT score that would open doors for her. Which indefinite article wouldbest complete the sentence? an
Review • Articlesintroduce nouns. • Indefinite articles introduce general nouns. • Definite article introduces specific nouns.