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Article An article is a word that is used before a noun to show whether the noun is specific or general . There are three articles in English: A – used before a singular countable noun beginning with a consonant sound . Example: a boy, a book, a university An – used before a singular countable noun beginning with a vowel sound . Example: an apple, an egg, an honest man The – used before a specific person, place, thing, or noun already known to the listener or reader. Example: the Sun, the Taj Mahal, the book on the table Definition An article is a word placed before a noun to indicate whether the noun is definite (specific) or indefinite (general). Types of Articles Indefinite Articles: A, An Definite Article: The Examples I saw a dog. (Any dog) She ate an orange. (Any orange) The dog is sleeping. (A particular dog) 1. Use of "A" Rule 1: Use a before a singular countable noun beginning with a conso...