“THE” is usually called as a definite article also. When using “the” in an article make sure that it is specific, that you exactly know what you are talking about.
“A” is usually called as Indefinite article. If you don’t know exactly what you are talking about use the article “A”.
She owns a Cat- In this sentence the one who says this doesn’t know anything about the cat.
She owns the cat- The person who says this know about the cat exactly.
Exercise
Write as much of sentences you come across with “A” and “THE” and see what it means. You can do this exercise and send it to us; we are free to help you at any time.
Eg:
I am going to the House- This shows that the person knows very well about the house she/he is going to.
I am buying an egg- The person is buying any egg out of so many eggs there is no definite or specific egg that she/he wants.
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