The reference covers key information about the definite article “THE,” including its rules and proper usage. You will learn when to use “the” to refer to a specific noun, such as “the man” or “the dog.” This knowledge will help make your sentences clearer and improve your fluency in English.
The definite article ‘the’ is used to specify and identify. It answers the question, “Which one?” This means ‘the’ can indicate a particular person, place, or thing that you have already mentioned. It can be used with both singular and plural nouns. For example:
The definite article refers to something specific that is known to you. It can mean “this” or “that“.
Use “the” with:
Use “the” with hotel names:
Use “the” before “King” or “Queen” if not followed by a name:
Use “the” before names of musical instruments:
Do not use “the” with single mountains or hills:
Use “the” with mountain ranges:
Use “the” with ordinals:
Use “the” for specific times:
Use “the” with names of government offices, shops, and banks unless they begin with a personal name:
May use or omit “the” for road names:
Use “the” when referring to visits or inspections:
Do not use “the”:
Use “the” for specific instances:
Use “the” to represent all of a kind:
Use “the” for unique things:
Use “the” before adjectives when the noun is understood:
Use “the” as an adverb with comparatives:
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