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The Definite Article: THE

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The definite article is the word "𝐭𝐑𝐞".
It is used before a noun to define it as something specific (e.g. something previously mentioned or noun, something unique, or something being identified by the speaker).

The Definite Article Rules / Examples

  • 1. We use the with singular and plural nouns,when we talk about something that we have already mentioned.

    (ex: There is a book on the desk. The book is opened.)

  • 2. We talk about something unique.

    (ex: We cannot see the sun today because of the clouds.)

  • 3. We talk about Ocean’s names.

    (ex: The Pacific Ocean.)

  • 4. Rivers

    (ex: The Danube)

  • 5. Seas

    (ex: The Black Sea)

  • 6. Deserts

    (ex: The Sahara)

  • 7. Mountain ranges

    (ex: The Carpathians)

  • 8 Some countries

    (ex: The England)

  • 9. The names of hotels

    (ex: The Continental)

  • 10. Cinemas and museums

    (ex: The Louvre)

  • 11. Musical instruments

    (ex: She plays the guitar every day.)

  • 12. With expressions like: in the morning, in the afternoon, at the weekend

    (ex: I wake up in the morning.)


Exercises - The Definite Article: THE

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  • 1) An A The Black Sea is in Romania


  • 2) She plays the an a guitar every day.


  • 3) I don't like the a an dogs.


  • 4) The An A snake is very dangerous.


  • 5) I wake up in a an the morning.


  • 6) We visit my grandparents in a an the morning.


  • 7) An A The book is interesting.


  • 8) What is a an the capital city of Australia?


  • 9) Please give me the an a apple.


  • 10) My father doesn't have an a the lion.


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