Printable Handout: Definite Article or Zero Article- Geography

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Q1 - Do we say 'the' with the names of rivers?
The Nile is the longest river.
Nile is the longest river.
Q2 - Do we say 'the' with the names of mountains?
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
The Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Q3 - Do we say 'the' with the names of lakes?
The Lake Victoria is in Africa.
Lake Victoria is in Africa.
Q4 - Do we say 'the' with the names of seas?
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea
Q5 - Do we say 'the' with the names of oceans?
Pacific
The Pacific
Q6 - Do we say 'the' with the names of mountain ranges?
Alps
The Alps
Q7 - Do we say 'the' with the names of countries?
Italy
The Italy
Q8 - Do we say 'the' with the names of countries ?
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic
Q9 - Do we say 'the' with the names of countries?
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom
Q10 - Do we say 'the' with the names of streets?
Regent Street
The Regent Street
Q11 - Do we say 'the' with the names of American States?
Texas
The Texas
Q12 - Do we say 'the' with the names of British counties?
Yorkshire
The Yorkshire
Q13 - Do we say 'the' with the names of islands?
Madeira
The Madeira
Q14 - Do we say 'the' with the names of islands ?
The Isle of Man
Isle of Man
Q15 - Do we say 'the' with the names of groups of islands ?
Azores
The Azores
Q16 - Do we say 'the' with the names of continents?
Asia
The Asia

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