Oct 27 • Part 2
🟣 English Lab | Part 2 Tip – Articles
💡 One of the hardest things in English is knowing when to use a, an, the, or nothing at all.That’s why Cambridge loves testing articles in Part 2 (Open Cloze) — especially when they sound optional.
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The article you choose changes the meaning. Look at these examples 👇
I saw ___ dog in the park. The ___ dog was barking loudly.
✅ a / the
First mention = a (any dog)
Second mention = the (specific dog)
Or this one:
She plays ___ piano every evening.
✅ the (used with musical instruments)
💡 Pro tip: When in doubt, ask two questions:
1️⃣ Is this noun specific or general?
2️⃣ Is it being mentioned for the first or second time?
If it’s general or new, use a / an.If it’s known, use the.
If it’s uncountable or plural, use no article (I like coffee. I love books.).
👉 Challenge:Write one sentence below using a, an, or the correctly — and I’ll tell you if Cambridge would accept it.
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🟣 English Lab | Part 2 Tip – Articles
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