The articles - A, An ,The
In English grammar, articles (a, an, the) are words that precede and modify nouns. "A" and "an" are indefinite articles, used before singular, countable nouns when referring to something in a general sense or for the first time. "The" is the definite article, used before nouns when referring to something specific or known to the listener.
* Indefinite Articles: A and An
1) A:-
Used before singular, countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound.
Example: a pen🖋️🖍️, a boy🕺, a tree🌳🌲,etc.
Exception:- an honest girl 💁♀️
2) An:- An is used before singular, countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
Example: an orange 🍊, an hour🕐, (the "h" is silent), etc.
Exception :- a university 🏩(the "u" sound is like "yu")
* Definite Article: The
***The:-
The is used to refer to a specific noun that is known to the speaker and listener.
Example: The book you borrowed, the sun, the students in this class
** The is also used before nouns when referring to something unique or singular.
Example: The sun🌝🌛, The Prime Minister 👳♀️
The can be used before singular and plural nouns.
General vs. Specific:
Use "a/an" when the noun is general or not specifically identified, and "the" when referring to a specific or previously mentioned noun.
First Mention:
Use "a/an" when introducing a noun for the first time.
Known Noun:
Use "the" when referring to a noun that is already known or understood in the context.
Example:-
1) I saw an elephant the elephant was very big.🐘🐘
2) I met a girl the girl was very beautiful.👲💃