Let's talk about Articles!
What Are Articles? Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. Consider the following examples: After the long day, the cup of tea tasted particularly good. By using the article the , we’ve shown that it was one specific day that was long and one specific cup of tea that tasted good. After a long day, a cup of tea tastes particularly good. By using the article a , we’ve created a general statement, implying that any cup of tea would taste good after any long day. English has two types of articles: definite and indefinite. Let’s discuss them now in more detail. The Definite Article The definite article is the word ‘the’. It limits the meaning of a noun to one particular thing. For example, your friend might ask, “Are you going to the party this weekend?” The definite article tells you that your friend is referring to a specific party that both of you know about. The definite article can be ...
