Rules for using a, an, the or no article Definite and indefinite articles: Accurate writing in assignments is important. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling need to be checked carefully. One area of grammar that many EAL students find particularly difficult is the use of articles (a, an, the, or no article). However, it is useful to remember that if even if the wrong article is used, it usually will not change the meaning of that piece of writing. the = definite article a/an = indefinite article Use of “the” 1- We use the before singular nouns when we are talking about something familiar. Ex: who was the letter from? It was from my brother. 2- “The” is also used in a similar way before plural nouns. Ex: who were the letters from? 3- “The” is also used when it is clear to the speaker and listener what you are talking about. Ex: I put your book in the library. 4- ...
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