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Dear TeachersDo we use the indefinite article in this sentence?E.g. They made an aweful noise.Thanks in advanceRegardsNata...

Imyimran · Accepted Answer

Yes Natali

You should use "an" the indefinite article in this sentence.

Natalli. · Answer

Yes, thanks

But, as far as I know we do not use an indefinite article with the Noun "noise", isn't it so?

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Nata..

CalifJim · Answer

Natalli.we do not use an indefinite article with the noun "noise"

You can do "noise" either way. It depends on how specific the noise is.

There was too much noise in the room. I couldn't think. (generalized noise)

Susan was frightened when she heard a noise in the basement. (a specific noise)

Don't make noise. Mom is sleeping. (generalized noise)

Suddenly, there was a noise. Everyone turned toward the door to see what it was. (a specific noise)

In any case, you add "a" (or "an") when there's an adjective characterizing what specific kind of noise it is. a sudden noise, an awful noise, a strange noise, an intermittent noise.

CJ

Natalli. · Answer

Got it

Thanks a lot CJ

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Nata..

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