Use the correct article: a, an, or the
Key Notes :
📝Use the Correct Article – a,an, or the 🌟
| What is an Article? |
- Articles are small words that come before a noun.
- They help us know which thing we are talking about.
- There are three articles: a, an, the 🐱📚🌍
| “A” – Used Before Words That Start With a Consonant Sound |
Use a when the noun starts with a consonant sound (not vowel).
Example:
- a cat 🐱
- a dog 🐶
- a book 📖
✅ Tip: It’s about the sound, not the letter.
- Example: a university 🎓 (starts with a “yoo” sound, consonant)
| “An” – Used Before Words That Start With a Vowel Sound |
Use an when the noun starts with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
Example:
- an apple 🍎
- an egg 🥚
- an umbrella ☂️
Tip: Again, it’s the sound that matters:
- an hour ⏰ (h is silent → vowel sound)
| “The” – Used When Talking About Something Specific |
Use the when the noun is particular or known.
Examples:
- the sun 🌞 (everyone knows it)
- the book on the table 📚
- the elephant 🐘 in the zoo
✅ Tip: “The” can be used with singular or plural nouns.
- Example: the apples 🍎
| Quick Rules to Remember 📌 |
| Article | Use it when… | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a | noun starts with consonant sound | a dog 🐕 |
| an | noun starts with vowel sound | an egg 🥚 |
| the | noun is specific/known | the moon 🌙 |
| Fun Emoji Memory Trick 🎉 |
- A 🐱 cat → consonant
- An 🍎 apple → vowel
- The 🌍 world → special/known
Let’s practice!
