However, if you say, “I ate a banana today,” this lets the listener know that you ate a banana, but not that it was a specific one that they might know about. Lemonade: A Sativa dominant hybrid strain renowned for its delicious flavour of sweet lemons with a hint of fresh herbs. It’s a common occurrence: you’re at a restaurant with your friends, and the waiter asks you what fruit you would like with your meal. You love oranges, but you hesitate. Is it a orange or an orange? You can never remember which way to say it correctly! For example, if you go to the same store every week, you might tell your mother “I’m going to the store” because she will know which store you are referring to. At the same time, some languages offer more distinction with their articles than English. Spanish articles, for example, tell you if the noun is specific or generic, male or female, and singular or plural ( source). See the table below for reference. Number and Gender

For some English language learners, it can be a bit confusing or difficult to understand article distinction and its utility. However, there are generally two main reasons why article usage matters in English.But what about nouns or adjectives that start with a consonant but still have a vowel sound? That’s where it can get a bit more challenging. Typically, words that start with a consonant but have a vowel sound (i.e., the consonant is silent) will still use the article “an” ( source). When the speaker (or writer) is speaking about a generic object or one that the listener (or reader) has never seen before, they will use the indefinite article. When considering the noun “orange,” we will use the indefinite article “an” because the word “orange” begins with a vowel sound ( source).

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Some other words begin with an “o” but still require the article “a” because they actually sound like they begin with a “w.” For children just entering the world of writing, the right school pen can make all the difference. Our selection includes pen choices used nationally by schools with easy grip and smooth nibs - perfect for small hands and developing writing.