Welcome back, language explorers! Today, we’re unraveling the mystery of articles. Articles may seem like tiny words, but they play a big role in English grammar. Let’s shed some light on this often misunderstood topic:

• A cat walked into the room.
• She bought an umbrella for the rainy day.
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In these sentences, “a,” “an,” and “the” are articles. “A” and “an” are indefinite articles, used to refer to non-specific nouns, while “the” is the definite article, used to refer to specific nouns. “A” is used before a word beginning with a consonant (a cat, a book) and “an” is used before a word beginning with a vowel (an apple, an egg). So, next time you’re deciding which article to use, remember that articles are like the keys that unlock the meaning of your nouns!