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  Lesson No: 20 A Brief Introduction to Articles (A, An, The) in English Language Articles in English are words used in front of nouns to indicate their definiteness or indefiniteness. There are two types of articles in English: definite (the) and indefinite (a/an). "The" is used when referring to a specific noun, while "a/an" is used when referring to a non-specific noun. There are two types of articles in English: Definite (the) Indefinite (a/an) The Correct Use of Definite Article, (the) in writing The definite article "the" is used before a noun to indicate that the noun refers to a specific thing or set of things previously mentioned or assumed to be common knowledge. Here are some rules and examples of using "the" in writing: Use "the" before a singular or plural noun when the noun is unique or known to both the speaker and the listener: The sun rises in the east. The books on the shelf are mine. Use "the" before a nou...