Articles
3 articles- Articles — a, an, the, zero article★★
Learn when to use the indefinite article (a/an), the definite article (the), and when to use no article at all.
- The Indefinite Article — a and an★
The indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' are used before singular countable nouns when referring to any one member of a group, or when introducing something for the first time. 'A' is used before consonant sounds; 'an' before vowel sounds.
- The Zero Article — When Not to Use 'a' or 'the'★★
The zero article means using no article at all. It is used with plural and uncountable nouns in general statements, most proper nouns, languages, academic subjects, meals, and sports.