ArticleAny of the words "a", "an" and "the", used to limit or give definiteness to a noun. "A" and "an" are indefinite articles, while "the" is a definite article. E.g.: A man was standing on the platform. ("a", "the")s precede nounA part of speech that names a person, place or thing. E.g.: The koala is a marsupial. ("koala", "marsupial")s and modify them. There are three types of article: the definiteRelating to a specific or determined person, thing, idea or time. E.g.: I know the guy you are talking about. ("the guy you are talking about") (the), the indefiniteNot relating to a specific or determined person, thing, idea or time. E.g.: Somebody left you a message. ("somebody", "a message") (a, an) and the zero (-) article.

• The indefinite article (A, AN)
  • The indefinite article with a member of a class
  • The indefinite article in expressions of quantity
  • The indefinite article with certain numbers and fractions
  • The indefinite article with professions
  • The indefinite article with certain illnesses
  • The indefinite article instead of PER
  • The indefinite article with a proper name
• The definite article (THE)
  • The definite article with a whole class
  • The definite article with ordinal numbers and with superlative adjectives
    • Notes: the definite article with ordinal numbers and with superlative adjectives
  • The definite article with adjectives
  • The definite article with geographic names
  • The definite article with group nouns
  • The definite article with historical references
  • The definite article with musical instruments and dances
  • The definite article with names of families
  • The definite article with names of places and institutions
  • The definite article with proper names
  • The definite article with titles and positions
  • The definite article with titles of books, newspapers etc.
  • The definite article with unique objects
  • The definite article with certain nouns
• The zero article (-)
  • The zero article with proper names
  • The zero article with names of places and institutions
  • The zero article with names of days, months, seasons and holidays
  • The zero article with names of pubs, restaurants etc. ending in 'S
  • The zero article with names of sports, games and activities
  • The zero article with geographical names
  • The zero article with places
  • The zero article with prepositional phrases
  • The zero article with certain nouns

Revision questions: inversion
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