ARTICLES
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A / An = one, but not specific
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Use a before words that start with a consonant sound.
a book, a car, a dog -
Use an before words that start with a vowel sound.
an apple, an umbrella, an hour
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The = specific or known
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Use the when both the speaker and listener know which one.
The book on the table is mine.
The sun is hot today.
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Think of a/an as “any one,” and the as “this one that we both know.”
Exercises
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I need ___ umbrella. It’s raining outside. (I need an umbrella. It’s raining outside.)
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Did you see ___ new teacher today?
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My father bought ___ car yesterday.
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Please close ___ window. It’s too cold.
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She is eating ___ apple for breakfast.
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We visited ___ museum in the city last weekend.
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There is ___ dog in the garden.
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The children are playing in ___ park near our house.
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Would you like ___ cup of tea?
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I saw ___ stars in the sky last night.
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