The use of articles can be quite confusing. There are a few basic rules that should be kept in mind while using articles. These rules can help to reduce article mistakes. Here are 10 important rules while using articles in English.
| 1. | Use A or AN for non-specific nouns Example: An instrument, A Book |
| 2. | Use A before a consonant sound Example: A Dog, A Car, A Big Screen |
| 3. | Use An before a vowel sound Example: An Epic Story, An Honest Man, An orange |
| 4. | Do not use articles with places and nationalities Example: They are Spanish, They travelled to Canada. |
| 5. | Use THE for specific individual nouns Example: The US president, The bus you take to work. |
| 6. | Use the correct format with adjectives Example: Article+ adjective + noun, A Big House |
| 7. | Using THE for specific uncountable nouns Example: The best, The Music |
| 8. | Use THE with grouped place names Example: The United States, The Republic of Congo |
| 9. | Do not use articles with abstract ideas Example: Friendship |
| 10. | Do not use A and AN with uncountable nouns Example: Love, Music |
