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  • Indefinite Articles refer to any noun & don't point to any specific or particular noun.

    Use of Indefinite Articles:

    1. Before singular countable nouns.

    Examples: 

    A child, a university, an apple, an elephant, etc.

    2. To show a group or class or species.

    Examples: 

     A pack of wolves, an orchestra, a bonsai, etc.

    3. To show a certain quantity.

    Example:  A dozen of bananas.

    4. To show religion, rank or profession of a person.

    Examples:

    She is a Hindu.

    He is a commander.

    Two Indefinite articles are: 'A' & 'An'