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1. The Indefinite Article a/an · We use the indefinite article 1. to make generalizations A dictionary is a useful reference book.
2. to classify or describe, often with an adjective Coober Peddy is a hot, dry place.
3. the first time a countable noun is mentioned I ate a banana. a countable noun
4. with people’s jobs I am an English teacher.
5. in some expressions with numbers What would you do if you won a billion liras.
· We use an before a vowel sound.
· We use a before a consonant sound.
a uniform an hour an umbrella
2. The Definite Article the We use the definite article 1. to refer again to something which has already been mentioned. Copper Peddy is a hot, dry place. The town looks like something from another planet. Cooper Peddy
2. with plural states and countries the Netherlands the USA
3. with mountain ranges, oceans, seas and rivers the Alps the Mediterranean Sea the Mississippi
4. with the names of theatres, cinemas and hotels the Samsun Büyük Hotel
5. with parts of the day Did they arrive in the morning or in the afternoon.
6. with superlatives It was the best holiday ever.
7. when only one such things exist Where has the sun gone?
8. with musical instruments / with inventions She plays the guitar. The computer has changed its design.
9. when others know what we are referring to We’ll meet at the usual place.
10. with means of transport I think I’d rather take the bus.
11. with adjective used as a noun the old the rich
12. with species of animals The eagle dives much faster.
We use no (zero) article 1. with plural countable nouns used in a general sense Dictionaries are useful reference books.
2. with uncountable nouns used in a general sense Does she take sugar in her coffee.
3. with abstract nouns used in a general sense Love is more important than fame.
4. with most streets, cities, and countries I live in Boyabat in the north of Turkey.
5. with games and sports I play football every Saturday.
6. with languages and subjects She’s studying English and maths.
7. with meals We had a pizza for dinner.
8. with the words school, college, university, hospital, home, church,… when we don’t mean a particular one He is at school. The thief was sent to prison for ten years.
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