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We use an before nouns which begin with a vowel sound.
an apple an umbrella an owl
Remember
We use a or an before a single person, place, animal or thing.
The is used when the noun is specific.
We use the when there is only one thing of its kind.
the sun the earth
We use the before the names of famous buildings.
the Red Fort the Taj Mahal
We use the before the names of rivers and mountains.
the Ganges the Himalayas
Remember
We use the before the names of holy books such as the Gita, the Bible,
and the Quran.
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