How it works
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.
Examples in context
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)
