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Understanding Indefinite Articles

The document explains the usage of the indefinite article 'the' before common nouns through various examples. It illustrates how 'the' is used to specify particular instances of nouns in sentences. Additionally, it provides multiple examples of articles in different contexts.

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Understanding Indefinite Articles

The document explains the usage of the indefinite article 'the' before common nouns through various examples. It illustrates how 'the' is used to specify particular instances of nouns in sentences. Additionally, it provides multiple examples of articles in different contexts.

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There are also some cases in which you will have to use the indefinite article ‘the’ before

a common noun. Look at the following set of sentences to understand how this works.

Example 1: My brother and I are going for a wedding reception. The reception is held in an open
lawn at 7 p.m.

Example 2: I saw a dog at the end of the street. The dog came running to me.

Example 3: Tharun watched a movie yesterday. He felt that the movie was too slow.

Examples of Articles
Let us look at a few more examples to find out how articles can be used.

 The English teacher is absent today.


 I saw a bird sitting on the tree in front of my house.
 Not many know how to use an oven properly.
 Tom has a cat.
 We are going to buy a dress for our daughter.
 Carry an umbrella. I am sure it will rain.
 Keren found a puppy on the road.
 The parents have been asked to attend a meeting tomorrow.
 The committee has decided to bring down the fuel rates.
 Due to a hartal, the shops have been closed.

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