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A, An and The
A and an mean “any one”. The means “that particular one”.
Level 2 · 6 minutes · 4 ideas1Look, say, repeat
A before consonant sounds
Use a before words that start with a consonant sound.
a doga booka university (sounds like “yoo”)
An before vowel sounds
Use an before a, e, i, o, u sounds.
an applean eggan hour (silent h)
The for a particular thing
Use the when both people know which one.
The sun is hot.Pass me the red pen.
No article for general plurals
Plurals and things in general often need no article.
Cats like milk.I like music.
2Quick quiz
Five questions. Big buttons. Try again as many times as you like.
Question 1 of 5Multiple choice
“… apple a day.”