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A, an and the — when each is needed and when none is.
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A1 and below · grammar and sentence difficultyConsolidation · build on the basics
Complete the gap using the correct form of “This”. You may need more than one word. Do not write the whole sentence.
blank bags here are red.bags here are red.
Consolidation · build on the basics
Complete the gap using the correct form of “That”. You may need more than one word. Do not write the whole sentence.
blank bags over there are blue.bags over there are blue.
Rules in this topic
4- A1
A vs An
Use 'a' before consonant sounds (a car) and 'an' before vowel sounds (an apple).
- A1
Demonstrative agreement
Use 'this' and 'that' with singular nouns (this car). Use 'these' and 'those' with plural nouns (these cars).
- A1
Missing article before a role or profession
A singular job, role, or profession noun needs a/an: I am a doctor, She is an engineer — not I am doctor.
- A2
A/An with singular nouns
Use a/an only with singular nouns (a car). With plural nouns, drop the article or use 'some' (cars, some cars).