'A' & 'An'
A and an have the same meaning and as they both mean one , they are used only before a singular countable noun (a hat). We do not place either of them before a plural noun or an uncountable noun.
Examples:
- He who kills animals illegally is a poacher .
- His father works as an accountant in a multi-national company.
The
We use the before the following types of nouns.
Examples:
Singular countable noun:
- The serial killer has struck again.
Plural countable noun:
- Rebel forces killed two of the soldiers .
Uncountable noun:
- The sand blown by strong wind covered the entire area.
Proper noun:
-
The Brown family
whom you have been waiting for has arrived.
Zero Article
We use the zero article before the following types of nouns:
Examples:
Plural countable noun:
- Dogs bark all the time.
- Most of them who spend time at this coastal resort are tourists .
Uncountable noun (always singular):
- Rice is currently in short supply in the province.
- Drug overdose caused his death.
Proper noun:
- Rome is a great city.
- Her first language is English .