Uses of the Indefinite Article

Spanish: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 11.1.4

Uses of the Indefinite Article

The indefinite article is only used in one scenario.

When referring to a non-specific element

When referring to a non-specific element

  • 'A/an' is the indefinite article in English.
  • For plural nouns it is 'some/any'.
  • Tengo un examen. - I have an exam.
    • The exam is not specific rather a biology exam it is just an exam.
  • Tiene unas cuantas preguntas. - He has some questions.

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