English Grammar: How to use the definite article ‘the’ before proper nouns (in terms of things)?

July 11, 2020 by Dr. Velma Mohan

An article defines or modifies a countable noun. Articles are also used before an adjective that modifies a countable noun.

There are two types of articles:

Indefinite Article – a and an

Definite Article – the

Here, we shall learn about definite article ‘the’.

The definite article ‘the’ is used with both singular and plural countable and uncountable nouns when the noun is specific. The noun referred to is known to the speaker, listener, writer and/or reader.

Rules to USE: Definite Article- ‘the’

BEFORE PROPER NOUNS (IN TERMS OF THINGS)

Rules to OMIT: Definite Article- ‘the’

BEFORE PROPER NOUNS (in terms of places)

PRACTICE EXERCISE 1

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