The Indefinite Article

2.1 Usage:

The Indefinite Article is used with singular and plural nouns where the noun is general.

e.g. a book an elephant some boys

2.2 Usage: Exception:

The Indefinite Article is not used in French but is used in English when explaining a profession, nationality status/religion.

e.g. I am a teacher - profession

John is an Irishman - nationality

Ann is a Protestant - status/religion

2.3 Structure:

The general rule is:

a + a singular noun beginning with a consonant: e.g. a boy

an + a singular noun beginning with a vowel: e.g. an animal

some + a plural noun: e.g. some girls some buildings


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