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Tham khảo tài liệu 'the official guide to the new toefl ibt part 32', ngoại ngữ, toefl - ielts - toeic phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | USAGE This section provides information on the following usage errors Article Errors Confused Words Wrong Form of Word Faulty Comparison ARTICLE ERRORS DETERMINER ERRORS The following are rules and explanations for using articles and examples of how articles are used correctly when you are writing in English. What Are Articles A an and the are called articles. These are words that come before a noun or its modifier. A modifier is a word that makes a noun clearer or more specific. Modifiers tell how many or which one. a thinker an apple the house a car an old house the newspapers There are two types of articles in English. A and an are called indefinite articles. The is called a definite article. When to Use a or an A or an is used before a singular noun when the noun refers to any member of a group. James must write an essay for his writing class today. A newspaper is a good source of information on current events. If the noun or the modifier that follows the article begins with a consonant sound you should use the article a a basketball a new automobile On the other hand if the noun or its modifier begins with a vowel sound a e i o u you should use the article an an elephant an old truck A an is used before a noun if the noun can be counted. For example I received a letter from my sister. Sending an e-mail is a fast way to communicate with classmates. Sometimes a noun or a modifier can begin with a vowel letter but not a vowel sound. For example here the vowel o in the word one sounds like the consonant w in won This will be a one-time charge to your account. When to Use the The is used before singular and plural nouns when the noun is a particular or specific noun. Use the article the if you can answer the question Which or What one WRITER S HANDBOOK 307 The art class that I want to take is taught by a famous painter. The students in Mrs. Jones class do not want to participate in the debate. In addition the is used in the following ways To refer to things known .