Articles: A, An and The - English Grammar Lesson
This lesson explains articles: a, an and the in simple English, with rules and examples for students and exam preparation.
Rule
Use a before consonant sounds, an before vowel sounds, and the for specific known things.
Examples
- a book
- an hour
- the sun
Common Mistake
| Incorrect | an university |
|---|---|
| Correct | a university |
Practice Tip
Write three original sentences about this topic, then check each one against the rule above.
Related: Parts of Speech and English Tenses.