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Without The Definite Article With The Definite Article - The

The definite article "the" is used for singular and plural nouns of all genders. It is used with specific or particular nouns to point them out in contrast to general nouns. Some examples of its use include with names of persons, family names, public buildings, institutions, means of transport, and with adjectives to make the nouns more specific.

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Without The Definite Article With The Definite Article - The

The definite article "the" is used for singular and plural nouns of all genders. It is used with specific or particular nouns to point them out in contrast to general nouns. Some examples of its use include with names of persons, family names, public buildings, institutions, means of transport, and with adjectives to make the nouns more specific.

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The definite article the

The definite article the is the same for all genders in singular and in plural.

the boy

the girl

the cat

the computers

without the definite article with the definite article the

general words (definite)

I've read a book on the life of


general words (indefinite)
Bill
Life is too short.
Clinton.
I like flowers.
I like the flowers in your
garden.

names of persons on the singular,


relatives
family names in the plural
Peter and John live in London.
The Smiths live in Chicago.
Aunt Mary lives in Los Angeles.

public buildings, institutions, means of public buildings, institutions, means of


transport (indefinite) transport (definite)

Mandy doesn't like school. The school that Mandy goes to


is old.
without the definite article with the definite article the

The bus to Dresden leaves at


7.40.
We go to school by bus.
The round church in
Some people go to church on
Klingenthal is
Sundays.
famous.

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