Articles: a, an, the - 6th Grade Grammar
Articles: a, an, the
An article is a kind of adjective. There are three articles: a, an, and the.
A and an are indefinite articles because they refer to a noun in general.
Use a before a noun that begins with a consonant.
Use an before a noun that begins with a vowel.
a desk
an eagle
Use a before a noun that begins with a consonant.
Use an before a noun that begins with a vowel.
a desk
an eagle
The is a definite article because it refers to a specific noun.
The blue chair is comfortable.
The artists will host an afternoon talk at a gallery downtown.