Language/English/Grammar/Indefinite-Article
Grammar Rules[edit | edit source]
When the countable noun is mentioned for the first time, you use an indefinite article a for words beginning with a consonant sound or an if the noun begins with a vowel sound. However, when a countable noun is mentioned for the second time, it is usually preceded by the definite article the.
E.g.
• I saw a (indefinite article) cat yesterday. The (definite article) cat was grey with black stripes.
• The girl was wearing a (indefinite article preceding word with a consonant sound “you”) uniform but it looked faded. The (definite article) uniform was old.
• I took an (indefinite article preceding word with a vowel sound “um”) umbrella as it was beginning to rain. It did not help because the (definite article) umbrella was faulty. I
Sometimes when uncountable nouns are treated as countable nouns, you can use the indefinite article.
E.g.
• Please select a wine that you like.
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Videos[edit | edit source]
Definite and Indefinite Articles in English - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Present Tense
- GERUNDS
- Abstract nouns and concrete nouns
- How to Use Have
- CONJUNCTIONS → Contrast
- Was and Were
- Definite Article
- INFINITIVES
- Possible Positions of Adverbs of Time in a Sentence
- That v.s. Which