English Articles

The indefinite article in English language is 'the'. It is the most frequently used word in English. We use the definite article before noun that is identified or specified. It refers to the people or things, both singular and plural. For example: The book is on the table.

Words starting with "u" that sound like "yu"

When the letter "u" is pronounced as "yu" ("you"), the article "a" is used. For example:

·       This is a good university.

·       Her company is a unicorn in a short span.

 Words starting with

Use 'a' when the word starts with a consonant, or before words starting in u and eu when they sound like you. Use an when the next word starts with a vowel or with a mute 'h'. For example:

Ø  She saw a big elephant in the park.

Ø  She needs an umbrella as it's raining outside.

Ø  It is a

Following are some books students can refer to for studying indefinite articles: 

In English grammar, articles are words that precede and modify nouns. They indicate whether a noun is specific or general. The definite article, "the," refers to a specific, known noun, while the indefinite articles, "a" and "an," refer to a general or unspecified noun.