There are two types of articles in the English language. The definite article is ‘The’ and indefinite articles are ‘A’ and ‘An.’

Here’s your guide to using articles correctly-

Using ‘A’

‘A’ is used before a word beginning with a consonant, or a sound like a consonant. 

I have a lot of work to do.

Using ‘An’

‘An’ is used before words beginning with a vowel or words beginning with a mute “h.”

There is an apple and an orange.

Using ‘The’

‘The’ is used for singular and plural and all genders. It is used before nouns of which there is only one, that is the earth, the sun, etc.

It is also used in the comparative degree when selection is expressed. 

The Taj is a historical monument.

Comparative degree- The more you study, the better you achieve.

The use of articles could be confusing if you are not particular about them. 

Below is a list of sentences. Insert the correct article and share your answers in the comments below-

1. She was a woman in ___ thousand.
2. ___ man you wanted to see was there.
3. He was ___honest man.
4. Do you get ___ honorarium?
5. Wanted ___ M.A. in English.
6. I’ve ___ urgent piece of work.
7. ___ great number of girls are seeking employment.
8. He was ___ enemy in ___ guise of a friend.
9. ___ heavier the rains, ___ greater the chance of flood.
10. ___ tradition of Christmas celebration is very old.