20 sentences using articles in English, Definition and Examples

Using A, An

• A / an is used only with countable singular nouns. Those who start with the consonant letter have “a” tag at the beginning of the word, and nouns that begin with a vowel that will have ”an” tag at the beginning of the word.
• A / an is usually used when expressing what an object is. We cannot use countable singular nouns alone.

Using The

• If we are talking about a specific object, “the” is used. Countable singular or plural and can be used with all uncountable nouns.
• If we are talking about an unknown object or person a / an, but if specified, “ the” is used.

20 sentences using articles

1. Yesterday, I bought a blouse and a skirt. The blouse was surprisingly cheap, but the skirt was more expensive.

2. I saw an accident of a car.

3. That is an excellent pencil.

4. Alex is training to be an engineer.

5. I need a kilogram of salt.

6. The movie is perfect.

7. I was born in the west.

8. Excuse me, where is the your home?

9. This is a (Used in singular names that can be counted.)

10. You have finally found a (Used for something mentioned for the first time.)

11. My mother is a (Used when talking about professions.)

12. Would you like to come to the my home on a Thursday? (Used when referring to any day, not a particular day.)

13. I saw an accident of a car.

14. We are living in an apartment.

15. She asks an easy question.

16. Yesterday, I bought a blouse and a skirt. The blouse was surprisingly cheap, but the skirt was more expensive.

17. I am an English teacher.

18. This is a beautiful house.

19. I’m eating an apple.

20. She didn’t read a book.