Articles are small words we use before nouns. They help tell us if we mean one thing in general or something specific.
Articles are like little helpers that point to nouns in a sentence.
The word a is used before nouns that begin with a consonant sound.
Use a before words that start with sounds like b, c, d, f, g, and other consonants.
The word an is used before nouns that begin with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
Use an before vowel sounds, even if the word does not start with a vowel letter (like an hour).
The word the is used when we talk about a specific person, place, or thing that both the speaker and listener know about.
Use the when talking about something special, unique, or already mentioned.
Articles make sentences clearer. Choosing the right one depends on the word that follows and whether the noun is general or specific.
Always look at the noun and its sound to pick a, an, or the.