The adjectives a, an, and the are called articles.
We use a before a word that begins with a consonant sound.
We use an before a word that begins with a vowel sound.
A and an are usually used to show that there is one of something.
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An ape is holding a banana.
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A bird is sitting in its nest.
We use the before a word that begins with a consonant or a vowel.
We use the when we are talking about something that is specific or definite.
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The children are running in the park.
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The baby is in the basket.
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The dogs are digging a hole.