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What is the purpose of the definite article 'the'?
What is the purpose of the definite article 'the'?
- To refer to specific or particular nouns (correct)
- To indicate a large quantity of nouns
- To emphasize the noun it precedes
- To modify non-specific or non-particular nouns
When is the indefinite article 'a/an' used?
When is the indefinite article 'a/an' used?
- Before general or non-specific nouns (correct)
- To indicate a large quantity of nouns
- Before specific or particular nouns
- To emphasize the noun it precedes
How does 'the' differ from 'a/an'?
How does 'the' differ from 'a/an'?
- The is used for general nouns, while a/an is used for specific nouns
- The is used for non-specific nouns, while a/an is used for specific nouns
- The is used for specific nouns, while a/an is used for non-specific nouns (correct)
- The is used for plural nouns, while a/an is used for singular nouns
What is the function of articles in English?
What is the function of articles in English?
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Which article would be appropriate to use before a specific noun?
Which article would be appropriate to use before a specific noun?
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