E2L - Articles
There are two types of articles in the English language: definite and indefinite.
The definite article is the word the. We use the definite article in front of a noun when we believe that the listener already knows what we are referring to, for example:
Are you going to the birthday party on Saturday?
The indefinite article (a or an) is used before a noun if we are being general and not referring to a particular thing, for example:
I saw a bird flying in the sky.
Remember that the indefinite article has two forms: a and an. We use a before the noun when it begins with a consonant. We use an when it comes before a word that begins with a vowel. For example:
a house
an apple
Test your knowledge on articles by completing the quiz below. Remember to read the explanations before you attempt the quiz: