Andrea D. answered 06/08/20
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a/an are indefinite articles, and the is a definite article
Indefinite articles are used to refer to a noun for the first time or refer to an unspecific class or member of a group. You use the indefinite article "an" only when the next letter is a vowel or makes a vowel sound. Examples:
- A boat
- An article
- An honor
The definite article "the" is used to refer to a noun that the listener is assumed to already know. As well, it is used for specific titles, people, or eras
Examples:
- The '70s
- The CEO of Amazon
- the article