correct use of the article "The"

correct use of the article "The"

correct use of the article "The"

[henry]

Originally Posted by alice

correct use of the article "The"

The first time you speak of something use "a or an"(indefinite article), the next time you repeat that object use "the"(definite article).

I live in a house. The house is quite old and has four bedrooms.

I ate in a Chinese restaurant. The restaurant was excellent.

:)

[henry]

Originally Posted by alice

correct use of the article "The"

The first time you speak of something use "a or an"(indefinite article), the next time you repeat that object use "the"(definite article).

I live in a house. The house is quite old and has four bedrooms.

I ate in a Chinese restaurant. The restaurant was excellent.

:)

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by alice

correct use of the article "The"

Article use is very difficult for English learners to master. This is particularly true if one's own language doesn't use articles. I suggest that you search Google for "definite article" "english grammar". Read a number of the sites. Then come back if you have specific questions.

There are many short rules, but there are also many exceptions.

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by alice

correct use of the article "The"

Article use is very difficult for English learners to master. This is particularly true if one's own language doesn't use articles. I suggest that you search Google for "definite article" "english grammar". Read a number of the sites. Then come back if you have specific questions.

There are many short rules, but there are also many exceptions.