English Articles The and A
Articles
Professions
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He is a doctor
She is an architect
Use A in the first sentence and THE in the second
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I have bought a new car. The car is really nice
I saw a nice dog yesterday. The dog had long hair
John has bought a new house. The house is on the outskirts of Moscow
Don't use A for UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
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Can you get me rice please? The rice that you bought yesterday was good
Vodka is clear. The vodka that you bought me was very strong
I love sugar
I need flour
He prefers English tea. The tea that you gave him was French.
MONUMENTS: 'THE' is normally included in the name
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The Statue of Liberty
The Twin Towers
Blackpool Tower
The Empire State Building
Big Ben
PRESIDENT, POPE ETC - THE
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The Pope is in Rome
The President is visiting London
Pope Francis is in Rome
President Obama is visiting London
LAKES AND MOUNTAINS
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Loch Ness is in Scotland
Lake Maggiore is in Italy
Everest is in Nepal
Mont Blanc is beautiful
MOUNTAIN RANGES - THE
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The Urals
The Rocky Mountains
The Hymalayas
PLURAL: 'A' DISAPPEARS BUT 'THE' IS KEPT
I like German cars. The cars I saw yesterday were all French
I love strawberries. The strawberries that I bought yesterday were very ripe
Souvenirs are expensive. The souvenirs in this shop are too expensive
ABSTRACT NOUNS
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I like modern dance
I like television
I love country music
He adores science