There are two types of articles:
1. Definite Article – the
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Refers to a specific person, place, or thing.
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Example: The book on the table is mine.
2. Indefinite Articles – a and an
Example: a library, a teacher
Example: an apple, an idea
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Refer to a non-specific person, place, or thing.
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"a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
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"an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.