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One Common Mistake to Avoid

Суббота, 25 Январь 2025 r. 22:00

Hi, it's Zia! How are you?
The most common mistake my students make is not knowing when to use the articles! A, an , the and zero article have very different usages.

For example:
A/An (indefinite article):

  • I saw a dog in the park.
    (Use "a" when talking about something for the first time or something general.)

  • The (definite article):

    • The dog I saw yesterday was black.
      (Use "the" when referring to something specific or already mentioned.)

  • Zero Article (no article):

    • I like dogs.
      (Use no article for general statements about things, animals, or concepts.)

Do you like cats or dogs? (Hmmm...why did I use the zero article there?) 
Because it is a general question about cats or dogs in general.


Let's chat! If you liked this tip, then lets have a quick lesson about it and practice.
I'm a native English speaker from Australia.
Hope you meet you soon!

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