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Indefinite Article
 
Indefinite Article

In this lesson you will learn the definition of an indefinite article and study examples of indefinite articles.
Indefinite Article Definition
  • An indefinite article:
  • is the word "a", and the word "an" in English
  • indicates that the noun refers to a general thing (Sit on a chair) - means sit on any chair
  • is used as a synonym for the number one, as in "make a wish", "a hundred", "an apple" (an is an older spelling of "one")
  • is used to express a proportional relationship, such as "a dollar a day" or "$50 an ounce"
  • The following should be noted:
  • use "a" before a noun beginning with a consonant sound (a chair, a table)
  • use "an" before a noun beginning with a vowel sound (an apple, an orange)
Indefinite Article Examples
  • Sit on a chair (means any chair)
  • You want to eat an apple. (means any apple)
  • She wants to eat a banana. (means any banana)
 
 
 
 
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