Articles (A, An, The)
Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
Indefinite Articles (A/An)
Used for unspecific, singular countable nouns.
- A: Used before consonant sounds (a book, a university).
- An: Used before vowel sounds (an apple, an hour).
Definite Article (The)
Used for specific nouns, both singular and plural.
The book on the table is mine. The sun is hot today.
Zero Article
We do not use articles before general plural nouns, uncountable nouns in a general sense, or proper nouns (most names, cities, countries).
Example: I love music. (Not 'the music')