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Point 1: Determiners (a, an, the, some) come before nouns and give nouns added meaning.

1. I bought a hat.
2. I bought an old hat.
3. I bought the hat.
4. I bought some hats.

Point 2: We use a / an when we introduce a singular noun. We use an if the noun or adjective starts with a vowel sound.

1. I have a bike.
2. I have a new bike.
3. I have an apple.
4. I have an old bike.

Point 3: We use some to introduce an uncountable noun or plural noun.

1. I have some pain in my arm.
2. She has some money for me.
3. We have some pets.
4. I made some cookies.

Point 4: We use the when the speaker and listener both know what is being discussed.

1. I got the drinks for the party.
2. I like the new cafe.
3. When is the meeting?
4. Who is the new guy at work?