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A(n), the, no article

Syllabus topic 24: A(n), the, no article

A(n), the, no article. A/an introduces a singular countable item; the identifies a known or specific one; no article is used for general plurals and uncountables.

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A/an introduces a singular countable item; the identifies a known or specific one; no article is used for general plurals and uncountables. Article choice can change meaning: go to school as a pupil versus visit the school building. Choose — for no article.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • — honesty is important. (in general)
  • We saw a dog. The dog followed us.
  • She is an architect.
  • The Alps are in Europe.
  • I listen to — music every evening. (in general)

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___ honesty is important. (in general)

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