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ARTICLES. A , An , The. ARTICLES. Placing of Articles. Exceptions. an is used when the words begin with a vowel (a, e, i , o, u). Pronunciation changes this rule. It's the sound that matters, not the spelling. . Use of “ The ” Definite Article.
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ARTICLES A , An , The
Exceptions an is used when the words begin with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u). Pronunciation changes this rule. It's the sound that matters, not the spelling.
Use of “ The” Definite Article You use the when you know that the listener knows what you are talking about.
2) You should also use the when you have already mentioned the thing you are talking about.
3) We use the to talk about geographical points on the globe.
5) We also use the before certain nouns when we know there is only one of a particular thing.
6) The is also used to say that a particular person or thing being mentioned is the best, most famous, etc. In this use, 'the' is usually given strong pronunciation:
Exercise 1] Copper is ___useful metal. 2] ___ sun shines brightly. 3] The world is ___ happy place. 4] John got ___best present. 5] French is ___language of ___people of France. 6] It is ___holy city.
Not using an articleL’absenced’article Both countable and uncountable nouns are often used without a definite article • 1] Things considered in a general manner / abstract nouns • Examples: a) They found happiness. b) Life is too short. c) Computers are very useful. • 2] Names of continents, countries • a) Asia, France, India.
3] Before names of relations like father, mother, aunt, uncle, our cook, our nurse…… Father has returned. Cook has given notice. 4] before names of institutions St. Joseph High School Mary Hospital 5] Before names of meals What time do you have lunch? Dinner is ready. 6] Before languages We are studying English. They speak French at home.
