The words "a", "an", and "the" are
special adjectives called articles. Articles define nouns as either specific or
unspecific. "The" is a definite article. Definite articles are used
to refer to a specific noun or a noun that has been previously specified. They
can be used before singular, plural, countable, and uncountable nouns.
"The" is used before words that start with consonants or vowels. It
does not matter what letter the word starts with.
Definite Articles - singular and plural nouns
|
Singular Nouns |
Plural Nouns |
|
·
Please close the door. ·
I am going to the store today. ·
The bird landed
on the roof. ·
Dinner is on the table. |
·
The apples are
sweet. ·
The customers are
getting impatient. ·
Who ate all of the donuts? ·
The flowers are
beautiful. |
Definite Articles - countable and uncountable nouns
|
Countable Nouns |
Uncountable Nouns |
|
·
Who moved the chairs? ·
The computer is
broken. ·
The bottle is
empty. ·
The balloon is
deflating. |
·
The water is
cold. ·
The meat is
tough. ·
Smoke filled the air. ·
The wood is
burning. |
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