Articles are widely used in the English language, and knowing when and where to use them is crucial. Let's delve into some important points to remember while using articles.

The article ‘an’ is generally used before words that begin with vowel sounds. However, it's important to note that it's not just words that start with a vowel where 'an' is used. For example: I bought an umbrella, this is an orange, and an elephant was crossing the road. In the cases of 'MBA' and 'hour', 'an' is used because they produce vowel sounds at the beginning, despite starting with consonants.

In some cases, you will need to use the definite article 'the' before a common noun. Example 1: My sister and I are going to a concert. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Example 2: I saw a cat at the end of the street. The cat was very friendly. Example 3: John watched a movie yesterday. He thought the movie was too long.

Examples of Using Articles

The math teacher is absent today. I saw a bird sitting on the tree in front of my house. Not many people know how to use an oven correctly. Jane has a pet cat. We are planning to buy a new house. Bring an umbrella. It might rain. I found a wallet on the road. The parents are asked to attend a meeting tomorrow. The committee decided to lower the tax rates. Due to a strike, the shops were closed.