ARTCICLES AND NOUNS Flashcards

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<p>A countable noun can be <strong>sin</strong>\_\_\_\_ or <strong>pl</strong>\_\_\_\_. We can use<strong>nu</strong>\_\_\_\_s with it.</p>

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<p>A countable noun can be <u>singular</u> or <u>plural</u>. We can use <u>numbers</u> with it.</p>

<p>Kate was singing <strong>a song</strong>.</p>

<p>There's <strong>a</strong> nice <strong>beach</strong> near here.</p>

<p>Do you have <strong>a</strong> $10 <strong>bill</strong>?</p>

<p>It wasn't your fault. It was <strong>an accident</strong>.</p>

<p>There are no <strong>batteries</strong> in the radio.</p>

<p>we don't have enough <strong>cups</strong>.</p>

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<p>How many forms does have an uncountable noun? \_\_\_\_. We cannot use nu\_\_\_s with uncountable nouns.</p>

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<p>How many forms does have an uncountable noun? Only <u>one form</u>.We cannot use <u>numbers</u> with uncountable nouns.</p>

<p>I eat <strong>rice</strong> every days. (we cannont say "one/two" rice)</p>

<p>Kate was listening to (some) <strong>music</strong>.</p>

<p>There's <strong>sand</strong> in my shoes.</p>

<p>Do you have any <strong>money</strong>?</p>

<p>There's no <strong>electricity</strong> in this house.</p>

<p>We don't have enough <strong>water</strong>.</p>

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<p>You can unse <strong>a/an</strong> with singular countable nouns, but you cannot use them al\_\_\_\_.</p>

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<p>You can unse <strong>a/an</strong> with singular countable nouns, but you cannot use them <u>alone</u>. (without a/the/my, etc.)</p>

<p>I want <strong>a banana</strong>. (<em>not</em> I want banana).</p>

<p>There's been <strong>an accident</strong>. (<em>not</em> There's been accident)</p>

<p>But you can use plural countable nouns alone:</p>

<p>I like <strong>bananas</strong>. (= bananas in general)</p>

<p><strong>Accidents</strong> can be prévented.</p>

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<p>You cannot normally use <strong>a/an</strong>with un\_\_\_\_\_ nouns.</p>

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<p>You cannot normally use <strong>a/an</strong>with <u>uncountable</u> nouns.</p>

<p>We do not say "a sand", "a music", "a rice". But you can often use <strong>a... of</strong>: "a bowl of", "a pound of", "a grain of".</p>

<p>You can use uncountable nouns <strong>alone</strong>:</p>

<p>I eat <strong>rice</strong> everyday.</p>

<p>There's <strong>blood</strong> on you shirt.</p>

<p>Can you hear <strong>music</strong>.</p>

<p></p>

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<p>You can use <strong>s\_\_\_</strong> and <strong>an_</strong> with plural countable nouns. We also use <strong>ma\_\_\_</strong> and <strong>f\_\_</strong> with them.</p>

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<p>You can use<u>some</u> and<u>any</u> with plural <strong><em>countable nouns</em></strong>(with uncountable nouns too). </p>

<p>We sang <strong>some songs</strong>.</p>

<p>Did you buy <strong>any apples</strong>?</p>

<p>We also usemanyandfewwiththem:</p>

<p>We didn't take<strong><u> many pictures</u></strong>.</p>

<p>I have a <strong>few things</strong> to do.</p>

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<p>You can use <strong>s\_\_\_\_</strong> and <strong>an_</strong> with uncountablenouns.</p>

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<p>You can use<u>some</u> and<u>any</u> with uncountablenouns. (with plural countables nouns too)</p>

<p>We listened to <strong>some music</strong>.</p>

<p>Did you buy <strong>any</strong> apple <strong>juice</strong>?</p>

<p>We use <strong>much</strong> and <strong>little</strong> with uncountable nouns:</p>

<p>We didn't do <strong>much shopping</strong>.</p>

<p>I have a <strong>little work</strong> to do.</p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. Joe goes everywhere by bike. He doesn't <strong>have car</strong>.</p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. Joe goes everywhere by bike. He doesn'thave <u>a</u> car. (countable, we use "a')</p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. Helen was<strong> </strong>listening to<strong> music</strong> when I arrived.</p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. Helen waslistening to<u><span>music</span></u><span>(ok)</span><span>when I arrived. (uncountable, only one form)</span></p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. I brush <strong>my teeth</strong> with toothpaste.</p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. I brush<u>my teeth</u>(ok) with toothpaste. (pluralcountable)</p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. I use <strong>tootbrush</strong> to brush my teeth.</p>

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<p>Correct the sentence if necessary. I use <u>a tootbrush</u>to brush my teeth. (we cannot use singular countable alone)</p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. Can you tell me if <strong>there's bank</strong> near here?</p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. Can you tell me ifthere's <u>a bank</u>near here? (we cannot use singular noun alone)</p>

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<p><em>Correct the sentence if necessary</em>. I don't like <strong>violence</strong>.</p>

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<p>Correct the sentence if necessary. I don't like <u>violence</u>. (O.K. We can use uncountable noun alone.</p>

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<p>I couldn't get into the house because I didn't have <strong>a/an/(nothing)</strong>key.</p>

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<p>I couldn't get into the house because I didn't have<u>a</u>key.</p>

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<p>Do you take <strong>a/an/(nothing)</strong> sugar in you coffee?</p>

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<p>Do you take(<u>nothing</u>)sugar in you coffee? (uncountable)</p>

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<p><em>True or false?</em> Many nouns ca be use as countable or uncountable nouns, usually with a difference in meaning.</p>

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<p><u>True</u> or false?Many nouns ca be use as countable or uncountable nouns, usually with a difference in meaning.</p>

<p>A noise (specific noise) vs noise.</p>

<p>A paper (newspaper) vs paper (to write).</p>

<p>A hair (in my soup) vs very long hair (not hairs).</p>

<p>A spare room (in house) vs any room (space).</p>

<p>Some experiences (things happened) vs experience (for a job)</p>

<p><strong>Note</strong>: coffee/tea/juice/beer, etc. are normally uncountable but they can be used like countable.</p>

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<p>The following nouns are usually uncountable:</p>

<p>Adv\_\_\_;Furn\_\_\_;Progr\_\_\_Bagg\_\_\_;Infor\_\_\_\_</p>

<p>Scene\_\_Beha\_\_\_</p>

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<p>The following nouns are usually uncountable:</p>

<p>Advice; Furntiture; Progress; Baggage; Information; Scenery; Behavior</p>

<p>You cannot use <strong>a/an</strong> with these nouns.</p>

<p>These nouns are <strong>not</strong> usually <strong>plural</strong>. (we don't addan "s")</p>

<p><strong>News</strong> is <strong>uncountable</strong>, not plural.</p>

<p><strong>Travel</strong> (noun) means <strong>traveling in general</strong>.(vs trip "voyage)</p>

<p></p>

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<p>The following nouns are usually uncountable:</p>

<p>Lu\_\_; Traf_; Lugg\_\_; Weath\_\_; Chao_; Damm\_\_; Perm\_\_\_</p>

<p></p>

<p></p>

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<p>The following nouns are usually uncountable:</p>

<p>Luck; Traffic; Luggage; Weather; Chaos; Dammage: Permission</p>

<p>You cannot use<strong>a/an</strong>with these nouns.</p>

<p>These nouns are<strong>not</strong>usually<strong>plural</strong>.(we don't addan "s")</p>

<p><strong>News</strong>is <strong>uncountable</strong>, not plural.</p>

<p><strong>Travel</strong>(noun) means <strong>traveling in general</strong>.(vs trip "voyage)</p>

<p></p>

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<p>Di you hear <strong>noise/a noise</strong> just now?</p>

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<p>Di you hear <u>a noise</u>just now?</p>

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<p>If you want to knoe the news, you can read <strong>paper/a paper</strong>.</p>

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<p>If you want to knoe the news, you can read <u>a paper</u>.</p>

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<p>I thought there was somebody in the house because there was <strong>light/a light</strong> on inside.</p>

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<p>I thought there was somebody in the house because there was <u>a light</u>on inside.</p>

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<p><strong>Light/A light</strong> comes from the sun.</p>

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<p><u>Light</u>comes from the sun.</p>

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<p>I didn't have <strong>time/a time</strong> for breafast.</p>

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<p>I didn't have <u>time</u>for breafast.</p>

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<p>Good vacation? Yes we had <strong>wonderful time/a wonderful time</strong>.</p>

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<p>Good vacation? Yes we had a <u>wonderful time</u>.</p>

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<p>Sue was very helpful. She gave us some very useful <strong>advice/advices</strong>.</p>

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<p>Sue was very helpful. She gave us some very useful<u>advice</u>. (advice is usually uncountable)</p>

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<p>Did you have nice <strong>weather/a nice weather</strong> when youre were away?</p>

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<p>Did you have nice<u>weather</u> when youre were away?</p>

<p>(weather is uncountable)</p>

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<p>We were very unfortunate. We had <strong>bad luck/a bad luck</strong>.</p>

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<p>We were very unfortunate. We had<u>bad luck</u>.</p>

<p>(luck is uncountable)</p>

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<p>Our <strong>travel/trip</strong> from Paris to Istanbul by train was very tiring.</p>

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<p>Our <u>trip</u>from Paris to Istanbul by train was very tiring.</p>

<p>(travel, uncountable, means traveling in general)</p>

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<p>When the fire alarm rang, there was <strong>total chaos/a total chaos</strong>.</p>

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<p>When the fire alarm rang, there was<u>total chaos</u>.</p>

<p>(chaos is usually uncountable)</p>

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<p>Bad news <strong>don't/doesn't</strong> make people happy.</p>

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<p>Bad news <u>doesn't</u>make people happy.</p>

<p>(News in uncountable, not plural)</p>

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<p><strong>The dammage/The dammages</strong> caused by the storm will cost a lot to repair.</p>

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<p>The <u>dammage</u> caused by the storm will cost a lot to repair.</p>

<p>(Dammage is usually uncountable)</p>

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<p>They'll give plenty of <strong>information/informations</strong>.</p>

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<p>They'll give plenty of<u>information</u>.</p>

<p>(Information is usually uncountable)</p>

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<p>We have <strong>no furnitures/furniture</strong>, not even a chair or a table.</p>

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<p>We haveno <u>furniture</u>, not even a chair or a table.</p>

<p>(Furniture is usually uncountable)</p>

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<p>Before sigular countables nouns you can use _/\_\_. But, in the plural, we use the noun al\_\_\_.</p>

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<p>Before sigular countables nouns you can use <u>a/an</u>. But, in the plural, we use the noun <u>alone</u>.</p>

<p>A do is <strong>an animal</strong> vs Dogs <strong>are animals</strong>.</p>

<p>I'm <strong>an optimist</strong> vs we <strong>are optimists</strong></p>

<p>Are you <strong>a</strong> good <strong>student</strong>? vs <strong>Are</strong> they good <strong>students</strong>.</p>

<p>What <strong>a pretty dress</strong>! vs What <strong>awful shoes</strong>!</p>

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<p>You can use some with pl\_\_\_ countable nouns. We use it in two ways:</p>

<p>1) Some= a num\_\_ of/ a fe_ of/ a pa\_\_ of.</p>

<p>2) Some = some but no a\_\_.</p>

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<p>You can use some with <u>plural</u> countable nouns. We use it in two ways:</p>

<p><strong>1)</strong> Some= a <u>number</u>of/ a <u>few</u>of/ a <u>pair</u>of:</p>

<p>I've seen some good movies recently.</p>

<p>Somme friends of mine are coming this weekend.</p>

<p>I need some new sunglasses.</p>

<p><strong>2) </strong>Some = some but no <u>all</u>:</p>

<p>Some children learn very quickly.</p>

<p></p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(<u>nothing</u>)</em>. What's wrong with you? Do you have \_\_ headache?</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing<u>)</u></em>. What's wrong with you? Do you have <u>a</u>headache?</p>

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<p>Put in/an/some/(nothing). I know a lot of people. Most of the are \_\_ students.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. I know a lot of people. Most of the are \_\_ students.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. When I was \_\_ child, I used to be very shy.</p>

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<p>Put in/an/some/(nothing). When I was <u>a</u> child, I used to be very shy.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Would you like to be \_\_ actor?</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Would you like to be <u>an</u> actor?</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Do you collect \_\_ stamps?</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Do you collect \_\_ stamps?</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. What \_\_ beautiful garden!</p>

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<p>Put in/an/some/(nothing). What <u>a</u>beautiful garden!</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. \_\_ birds, for example, the penguin, cannot fly.</p>

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<p>Put in/an/some/(nothing). <u>Some</u> birds, for example, the penguin, cannot fly.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Do you enjoy going to \_\_ concerts?</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Do you enjoy going to \_\_ concerts?</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. I've been walking for three hours. I've got sore \_\_ feet.</p>

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<p>Put in/an/some/(nothing). I've been walking for three hours. I've got sore \_\_ feet.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. I don't feel very well this mornign. I've got \_\_ sore throat.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. I don't feel very well this morning. I've got <u>a</u> sore throat.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Maria speaks \_\_ English, but not very much.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Maria speaks \_\_ English, but not very much.</p>

<p>(some= a few of, English=singular)</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. It's too bad we don't have \_\_ camera. I'd like to take \_\_ picture of that house.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. It's too bad we don't have <u>a</u> camera. I'd like to take <u>a</u> picture of that house.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Those are \_\_ nice shoes. Where did you get them?</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Those are \_\_ nice shoes. Where did you get them?</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. I'm going shopping. I want to buy \_\_ new shoes.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. I'm going shopping. I want to buy some new shoes.</p>

<p>(some= a pair of)</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. You need \_\_ visa to visit \_\_ countries, but not all of them.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. You need <u>a</u> visa to visit <u>some</u> countries, but not all of them.</p>

<p>(Some= some but not all, "certains")</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. Jane is \_\_ teacher. Her parents were \_\_ teachers too.</p>

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<p>Put in/an/some/(nothing). Jane is <u>a</u> teacher. Her parents were \_\_ teachers too.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. I don't believe him. He's \_\_ liar. He's always telling \_\_ lies.</p>

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<p><em>Put in/an/some/(nothing)</em>. I don't believe him. He's <u>a</u> liar. He's always telling \_\_ lies.</p>

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<p>False or true? We do not use <strong>the</strong> before <em>noun + number</em>.</p>

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<p><em>False or <u>true</u>?</em> We do not use<strong>the</strong>before<em>noun + number</em>.</p>

<p>Our plane leaves from <strong>Gate 10</strong>.</p>

<p>Do you have these shoes in <strong>size 9</strong>?</p>

<p>In the same way, we say:</p>

<p><strong>Room 126</strong> (in a hotel),<strong>Page 29</strong> (of a book),<strong>Question 3</strong> (on a test),<strong>Platform 6</strong> ? (at the train station)</p>

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<p>We use <strong>the</strong> when it is cl\_\_\_ in the situation wich thing or person we mean.</p>

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<p>We usethewhen it is <u>clear</u> in the situation wich thing or person we mean.</p>

<p>Can you turn off the light, please? (= the light in this room)</p>

<p>I took a taxi tho the station. (= the station in that town)</p>

<p></p>

<p></p>

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<p>This house is very nice. Does it have \_\_\_ yard?</p>

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<p>This house is very nice. Does it have <u>a</u> yard?</p>

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<p>It's a beautiful day. Let's sit in \_\_\_ yard.</p>

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<p>It's a beautiful day. Let's sit in <u>the</u> yard.</p>

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<p>I like living in this house, but it's too bad \_\_\_ yard is so small.</p>

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<p>I like living in this house, but it's too bad <u>the</u> yard is so small.</p>

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<p>Would you like \_\_\_ apple?</p>

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<p>Would you like <u>an</u> apple?</p>

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<p>How often do you go to \_\_\_ dentist?</p>

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<p>How often do you go to <u>the</u> dentist?</p>

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<p>Could you close \_\_\_ door, please?</p>

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<p>Could you close <u>the</u> door, please?</p>

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<p>I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that. It was \_\_\_\_ mistake.</p>

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<p>I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that. It was <u>a</u> mistake.</p>

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<p>Excuse me, where is\_\_\_ bus station, please?</p>

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<p>Excuse me, where is <u>the</u>bus station, please?</p>

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<p>I have \_\_\_ problem. Can you help me?</p>

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<p>I have <u>a</u> problem. Can you help me?</p>

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<p>I'm just going to \_\_\_\_ post office. It won't be long.</p>

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<p>I'm just going to <u>the</u> post office. It won't be long.</p>

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<p>There was no chairs, so we sat on \_\_\_ floor.</p>

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<p>There was no chairs, so we sat on <u>the</u> floor.</p>

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65
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<p>My sister has just gotten \_\_\_ job at \_\_\_ bank in Atlanta.</p>

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<p>My sister has just gotten <u>a</u> job at <u>a</u> bank in Atlanta.</p>

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<p>We use the when there is only o\_\_ of something.</p>

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<p>We use the when there is only <u>one</u> of something.</p>

<p>What is <strong>the</strong> longest river in <strong>the</strong> world.</p>

<p><strong>The</strong> Earth goes around the <strong>sun</strong>.</p>

<p>Paris is <strong>the</strong> capital of France.</p>

<p>Have you ever crossed <strong>the</strong> Equator.</p>

<p><strong>But</strong> we use <strong>a/an</strong> to say what kind of thing something is:</p>

<p>The sun is <strong>a</strong> star.</p>

<p>The hotel we stayed was <strong>a</strong> very nice hotel.</p>

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<p>We say the <strong>sky</strong> / the <strong>sea</strong> / the <strong>ocean</strong> / the <strong>country</strong> / the <strong>environnement</strong>, but we say sp\_\_\_ without t\_\_.</p>

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<p>We say the sky / the sea / the ocean / the country / the environnement, but we say <u>space</u>without <u>the</u>.</p>

<p>We looked up at all the stars in<strong> the sky</strong>.</p>

<p>Would you like to live in <strong>the country</strong>?</p>

<p>We must do more to protect <strong>the environnement</strong>.</p>

<p>There a billions of stars <strong>in space</strong>.</p>

<p>I tried to park my car, but <strong>the space</strong> is too small.</p>

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<p><em>False or true?</em> We use the before <strong>same</strong>.</p>

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<p><em>False or <u>true</u>?</em>We use the beforesame.</p>

<p>Your sweater is <u>the same</u> color as mine.</p>

<p>Are these keys <u>the same</u>? No, they're different.</p>

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69
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<p>Does we say "go to movies (or theater)"or "go to the movies (or theater)"?</p>

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<p>Does we say "go to movies (or theater)"or "<u>go to the movies</u> (or theater)"?</p>

<p>We usually say <strong>the radio</strong> but <strong>telivision.</strong> (but "Can you turn off the television, please?)</p>

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70
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<p>Does we use the with the names of meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)?</p>

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<p>Does we use the with the names of meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)?</p>

<p>What did you have for <strong>breakfast</strong>?</p>

<p>We had <strong>lunch</strong> in a very nice restaurant.</p>

<p>What time is <strong>dinner</strong>?</p>

<p>But we use "<strong>a"</strong> if there is an adjective before:</p>

<p>We had <strong>a</strong> very nice <strong>lunch</strong>. (not We ha very nice lunch)</p>

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71
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<p>False ortrue?We do not usethebeforenoun + number.</p>

<p></p>

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<p><em>False ortrue</em>?We do not use<strong>the</strong>before<em>noun + number</em>.</p>

<p>Our plane leaves from<strong>Gate 10</strong>.</p>

<p>Do you have these shoes in<strong>size 9</strong>?</p>

<p>In the <strong>same way</strong>, we say:</p>

<p><strong>Room 126</strong>(in a hotel),<strong>Page 29</strong>(of a book),<strong>Question 3</strong>(on a test),<strong>Platform 6</strong>? (at the train station)</p>

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72
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. Where did you have \_\_\_ lunch?</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. Where did you have \_\_\_ lunch? (nothe: name of meals)</p>

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73
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. Did you have \_\_\_ nice vacation?</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Did you have <u>a</u> nice vacation? (a: kind of something)</p>

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74
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Do you often listen to \_\_\_ radio?</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Do you often listen to <u>the</u>radio? (we usually say the radio but TV)</p>

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75
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.No, in fact, I don't have \_\_\_ radio.</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.No, in fact, I don't have <u>a</u>radio. (the radio set here, not radio)</p>

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76
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Would you like to travel in \_\_\_\_ outer space?</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Would you like to travel in \_\_\_\_ outer space? (way space not the space)</p>

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77
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.I'd love go to \_\_\_\_ moon.</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.I'd love go to <u>the</u>moon. (the: only one of something)</p>

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78
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.We went for a walk by \_\_\_ocean.</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.We went for a walk by <u>the</u> ocean. (we say the ocean)</p>

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79
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Do you go to \_\_\_ movies very often?</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Do you go to <u>the</u> movies very often? (we say the movies/theater)</p>

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80
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.What did you have for \_\_\_ breakfast this morning?</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.What did you have for \_\_\_ breakfast this morning? (no <strong>the</strong> with name of meals)</p>

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81
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Excuse me, where is \_\_\_ room 125, please?</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Excuse me, where is \_\_\_ room 125, please? (zero before <em>noun + number</em>)</p>

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82
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Sarah spends most of her free time watching \_\_\_ television.</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Sarah spends most of her free time watching \_\_\_ television. (zero, except fot the TV set)</p>

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83
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Lisa an I arrived at \_\_\_ same time.</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary.Lisa an I arrived at <u>the</u> same time. (we always use the before same)</p>

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84
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. You'll find the information a \_\_\_ top of \_\_\_\_ page 15.</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. You'll find the information a <u>the</u> top of \_\_\_\_ page 15.</p>

<p>(no <strong>the</strong> before<em>noun + number</em>)</p>

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85
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. Paul lives in \_\_\_ small town in \_\_\_ country.</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. Paul lives in <u>a</u> small town in <u>the</u> country.</p>

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86
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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. We missed the train because we were waiting on \_\_\_ wrong platform.</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. We missed the train because we were waiting on <u>the</u> wrong platform.</p>

<p>(that specific one)</p>

<p></p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. Flight AB123 to Tokyo is now boardin at \_\_\_ Gate 21.</p>

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<p>Put in the or a/an where necessary. Flight AB123 to Tokyo is now boardin at \_\_\_ Gate 21.</p>

<p>(zero with noun + number)</p>

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88
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<p>When we are thinking of school as a general id\_\_ of these place and what it is u\_\_\_ for, we don't use <strong>the</strong>.</p>

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<p>When we are thinking of school as a general <u>idea</u> of these place and what it is <u>used</u> for, we don't usethe.</p>

<p>Every day Sarah goes to <strong>school</strong>.</p>

<p><strong>School</strong> begins at 8:00.</p>

<p>She's at <strong>school </strong>now.</p>

<p>We use <strong>prison/jail</strong>, <strong>college</strong>, <strong>class</strong> and <strong>church</strong> in a same way.</p>

<p>Ken's brother is in jail for robbery vs. Kent went to the prison to visit his brother.</p>

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<p>When we are thinking of one sp\_\_\_ school (part\_\_\_\_ place or dest\_\_\_),we use<strong>the</strong>.</p>

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<p>When we are thinking of one <u>specific</u> school (<u>particular</u> place or <u>destination</u>),we use<strong>the</strong>.</p>

<p>She has gone to <strong>the school</strong>.</p>

<p>Ken's brother is in <strong>jail</strong> <em>vs</em> Ken went to <strong>the jail</strong> to visit him.</p>

<p>When I finish highschool, I want to go to <strong>college</strong> <em>vs</em> Danis a student at <strong>the college</strong> where I used to work.</p>

<p>I was in <strong>class</strong> for five hours today vs Who is the youngest student in <strong>the class</strong>?</p>

<p><strong>Note</strong>: Whit most other places (bank, hospital, etc.), you need <strong>the</strong>.</p>

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<p>We say <strong>go</strong> \_\_ <strong>bed</strong> & <strong>be</strong> \_\_ <strong>bed</strong>.</p>

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<p>We say go <u>to</u>bed & be <u>in</u> bed.</p>

<p>It's time to go <strong>to bed</strong> now.</p>

<p>Do you have ever breafast <strong>in bed</strong>?</p>

<p>But I sat down on the bed. (a specific piece of fourniture)</p>

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91
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<p>We say <strong>go</strong> \_\_ <strong>work</strong> /<strong>be</strong>\_\_ <strong>work</strong> / <strong>st</strong>\_\_\_ <strong>work</strong> / <strong>fin</strong>\_\_ <strong>work</strong>.</p>

A

<p>We saygo<u>to</u>work/be<u>at</u>work/<u>start</u>work/<u>finish</u>work.</p>

<p>Ann didn't <strong>go to work</strong> yesterday.</p>

<p>What time do you usually <strong>finish</strong> work.</p>

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92
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<p>We say <strong>g_ home</strong> / <strong>co\_\_ home</strong> / <strong>arr\_\_\_\_ home</strong> / <strong>g_thome</strong> / <strong>b_(at) home</strong>, etc.</p>

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<p>We say<u>go</u>home/<u>come</u> home/<u>arrive</u>home/<u>get</u> home/<strong>be</strong> (at) home, etc.</p>

<p>It's late. Let's <strong>go home</strong>.</p>

<p>Will you <strong>be (at) home</strong> tomorrow afternoon.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? When Julie finishes high school, she wants to study economics \_\_ college.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? When Julie finishes high school, she wants to study economics <u>in</u> college.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? In Mexico, children from the age of six have to go \_\_ school.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? In Mexico, children from the age of six have to go <u>to</u>school.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? Mark didn't go out last night. He stayed \_\_ home.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? Mark didn't go out last night. He stayed <u>at</u> home.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? There is a lot of traffic in the morning when every body is going \_\_ work.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? There is a lot of traffic in the morning when every body is going to work.</p>

97
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<p>To, at or in? Jeff hasn't graduated yet. He is still \_\_ high school.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? Jeff hasn't graduated yet. He is still <u>in</u> high school.</p>

98
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<p>To, at or in? Bill never gets up before 9:00. It's 8:30, so he is still \_\_ bed.</p>

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<p>To, at or in? Bill never gets up before 9:00. It's 8:30, so he is still <u>in</u> bed.</p>

99
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<p>With or without "the"? Every semester parents are invited to \_\_\_ school to meet the teachers.</p>

A

<p>With or without "the"? Every semester parents are invited to <u>the</u> school to meet the teachers.</p>

<p>(not thinking of the place is used for)</p>

100
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<p>With or without "the"? Why aren't your children in \_\_\_ school today?</p>

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<p>With or without "the"? Why aren't your children in \_\_\_ school today?</p>

<p>(general idea, alsowe thinking of the place is used for)</p>

101
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<p>With or without "the"? How do your children get home from \_\_\_ school? By bus?</p>

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<p>With or without "the"? How do your children get home from \_\_\_ school? By bus?</p>

<p>(not a specific shcool, general idea of)</p>

102
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<p>With or without "the"? \_\_\_ school istn't far away?</p>

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<p>With or without "the"? <u>The</u> school istn't far away?</p>

<p>(a specific school)</p>

103
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<p>With or without "the"? John's mother is a regular churchgoer. She goes to \_\_\_ church every sunday.</p>

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<p>With or without "the"? John's mother is a regular churchgoer. She goes to \_\_\_ church every sunday.</p>

<p>(general idea, place used for)</p>

104
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<p>With or without "the"? The professor isn't in his office at this time. He's in \_\_\_ class.</p>

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<p>With or without "the"? The professor isn't in his office at this time. He's in \_\_\_ class.</p>

<p>(place used for)</p>

105
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<p>With or without "the"? The teacher asked \_\_\_ class to turn off their cell phones.</p>

A

<p>With or without "the"? The teacher asked <u>the</u> class to turn off their cell phones.</p>

<p>(a specific class, not general idea of)</p>

106
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<p>With or without "the"? In some places people are in \_\_\_ prison because oft their political beliefs.</p>

A

<p>With or without "the"? In some places people are in \_\_\_ prison because oft their political beliefs.</p>

<p>(place used for)</p>

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<p>With or without "the"? The fire department was called to \_\_\_ prison to put out the fire.</p>

A

<p>With or without "the"? The fire department was called to <u>the</u>prison to put out the fire.</p>

<p>(specific one, not place used for)</p>

108
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<p>With or without "the"? The judge decided to fine the man $500 instead of sending him to \_\_\_ prison.</p>

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<p>With or without "the"? The judge decided to fine the man $500 instead of sending him to \_\_\_ prison.</p>

<p>(place used for)</p>

109
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<p>With or without "the"? I like to readin \_\_\_ bed.</p>

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<p>With or without "the"? I like to readin \_\_\_ bed.</p>

<p>(not a piece of furniture)</p>

110
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<p>With or without "the"? It's nice to travel around, but there's no place like \_\_\_ home.</p>

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<p>With or without "the"? It's nice to travel around, but there's no place like \_\_\_ home.</p>

<p></p>

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<p>With or without "the"? What time do you usually start \_\_\_ work in the morning?</p>

A

<p>With or without "the"? What time do you usually start \_\_\_ work in the morning?</p>

<p></p>

112
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<p>When we are talking about things or people in gen\_\_\_, we do not use <strong>the</strong>.</p>

<p></p>

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<p>When we are talking about things or people in <u>general</u>, we do not usethe.</p>

<p>I'm afraid of <strong>dogs</strong>. (not the dogs/dogs in general, not a specific group of)</p>

<p><strong>Also</strong>, we say most people / most books / most cars, etc.:</p>

<p><strong>Most hotels</strong> accept credit cars. (not the most hotels)</p>

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<p>We use <strong>the</strong> when we mean sp\_\_\_\_ things or people.</p>

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<p>We usethewhen we mean <u>specific</u> things or people.</p>

<p><strong>Children</strong> learn from playing <em>vs</em> we took <strong>the children</strong> to the zoo.</p>

<p>I couldn't live without <strong>music</strong> <em>vs</em> The movie wasn't very good, but I liked <strong>the music</strong>.</p>

<p>But, the differenc between "something in general" and "something specific" isn't alway's clear:</p>

<p>Do you like <strong>strong black coffee</strong>(general idea)? vs Did you like <strong>the coffee we had after dinner last night</strong>? (specific coffee)</p>

114
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<p>With or without the? My favorite sport is \_\_\_ basketball.</p>

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<p>With or without the? My favorite sport is \_\_\_ basketball.</p>

115
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<p>With or without the? My favorite subject at school was \_\_\_ history.</p>

A

<p>With or without the? My favorite subject at school was \_\_\_ history.</p>

116
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<p>With or without the? Do you like \_\_\_ classicalmusic / Chineese food/ fasts cars?</p>

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<p>With or without the? Do you like \_\_\_ classicalmusic / Chineese food/ fasts cars?</p>

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<p>With or without the? Some people are afraid of \_\_\_ spiders.</p>

A

<p>With or without the? Some people are afraid of \_\_\_ spiders.</p>

118
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<p>With or without the? The test wasn't very difficult. I answered \_\_\_ questions without any trouble.</p>

<p></p>

A

<p>With or without the? The test wasn't very difficult. I answered <u>the</u> questions without any trouble.</p>

<p>(the questions of the test)</p>

119
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<p>With or without the? Do you know \_\_\_people who live next door?</p>

A

<p>With or without the? Do you know <u>the</u> people who live next door?</p>

<p>(specific ones)</p>

120
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<p>With or without the? We couldn't find anywhere to stay downtown. All \_\_\_ hotels were full.</p>

A

<p>With or without the? We couldn't find anywhere to stay downtown. All <u>the</u> hotels were full.</p>

<p>(specific ones: downtown's hotels)</p>

121
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<p>With or without the? Can you pass <u>\_\_\_</u> salt, please?</p>

A

<p>With or without the? Can you pass <u>the</u> salt, please?</p>

<p>(specific one)</p>

122
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<p>With or without the? I like \_\_\_ skiing, but I'm not very good at it.</p>

A

<p>With or without the? I like \_\_\_ skiing, but I'm not very good at it.</p>

<p>(skiing in general)</p>

123
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<p>With or without the? What makes people violent? What causes \_\_\_ agression.</p>

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<p>With or without the? What makes people violent? What causes \_\_\_ agression.</p>

<p>(agression here = "agressivité")</p>

124
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<p>With or without the? Don't stay in that hotel. It's very noisy and \_\_\_ beds are very uncomfortable.</p>

A

<p>With or without the? Don't stay in that hotel. It's very noisy and <u>the</u> beds are very uncomfortable.</p>

<p>(specific ones, beds of that hotel)</p>

125
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<p>With or without the? I'd like to go to Egypt andsee \_\_\_ Pyramids.</p>

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<p>With or without the? I'd like to go to Egypt andsee <u>the</u> Pyramids.</p>

<p>(specific ones, Egypt's Pyramids)</p>

126
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<p>With or without the? Someone gave me a book about \_\_\_ history of \_\_\_ modern art.</p>

A

<p>With or without the? Someone gave me a book about <u>the</u> history of \_\_\_ modern art.</p>

<p>(éviter surdétermination)</p>

127
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<p>With or without the? \_\_\_ most people believe that \_\_\_ marriage and \_\_\_ family lifer are the basis of \_\_\_ society.</p>

A

<p>With or without the? \_\_\_ Most people believe that \_\_\_ marriage and \_\_\_ family lifer are the basis of \_\_\_ society.</p>

<p>(we say "most people")</p>

128
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<p>We can use <strong>the</strong> (<em>+ singular countable noun</em>) to talk about a specific t\_\_\_ of something, not about o\_\_ specific thing.</p>

A

<p>We can use<strong>the</strong>(<em>+ singular countable noun</em>) to talk about a specific <u>type</u> of something, not about <u>one</u> specific thing.</p>

<p>We saw a giraffe a the zoo; <strong>the giraffe</strong> is ma favorite animal.</p>

<p><strong>The bicycle</strong> is an excellent means of transportation.</p>

<p>I'd like to have a piano but I can't play <strong>the piano</strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Note</strong> that we use man (= human beings in general, human race) without <strong>the</strong>:</p>

<p>What do you know about the origins of man? (not the man)</p>

129
Q

<p>We use <strong>the</strong><em>+adj\_\_\_\_\_</em> (without a <em>n\_\_\_</em>) to talk about groups of people.</p>

A

<p>We usethe+<u>adjective</u>(without a<u>noun</u>) to talk about groups of people. (singular, not plural)</p>

<p>(the young / the rich / the old / the bling / the unemployed / the injured, etc.)</p>

<p>Don't you think <strong>the rich</strong> should pay higher taxes?</p>

<p>The government has promised to provide more money to help <strong>the homeless</strong>.</p>

<p>These expressions are <strong>always plural in meaning</strong>. For example, your cannot say "a young"/. You must say "a young person/ the injured woman"</p>

<p>But we can say"the poor"/"the young" (not the poors/youngs), etc.</p>

<p></p>

130
Q

<p>False or true? You can use <strong>the</strong> <em>+ nationality ajectives</em> that ends in <em><strong>-ch</strong></em> or <em><strong>-sh</strong></em> (the French / English / Spanish, etc.).</p>

A

<p>False or <u>true</u>? You can use <strong>the</strong> <em>+ nationality ajectives</em> that ends in <em><strong>-ch</strong></em> or <em>-sh</em> (the French / English / Spanish, etc.).</p>

<p>The French are famous for their food. (= the people of France)</p>

<p>The French / The English are plural in meaning. You do not say "a French / an English". You have to say "a Frenchman / an Englishwoman".</p>

131
Q

<p>False or true? You can use <strong>the</strong> <em>+ nationalities</em> ending in <em><strong>-ese</strong></em>.</p>

A

<p>False or <u>true</u>? You can use <strong>the</strong> <em>+ nationalities</em> ending in <em><strong>-ese</strong></em>.</p>

<p>The Chinese / the Sudanese / the Japanese, etc.</p>

<p><strong>Note</strong> that these words can also be singular: "a Japanese / a Sudanese / a Japanese". Also a Swiss an the Swiss.</p>

132
Q

<p>False or true? With other nationalities, the plural nounends in <em><strong>-s</strong></em>.</p>

A

<p>False or <u>true</u>? With other nationalities, the plural nounends in-s.</p>

<p>An <strong>Italian</strong> vs <strong>Italians</strong>.</p>

<p>A <strong>Mexican</strong> vs <strong>Mexicans</strong>.</p>

<p>A <strong>Thai</strong> vs <strong>Thais</strong>.</p>

<p>With these words, we do not normally use <strong>the</strong> to talk about the people in general.</p>

133
Q

<p>The or a? When was \_\_\_ telephone invented?</p>

A

<p>The or a? When was <u>the</u> telephone invented?</p>

<p>(specific type of thing, not a specific set)</p>

134
Q

<p>The or a? Jill plays \_\_\_ violin in orchestra.</p>

A

<p>The or a? Jill plays <u>the</u> violin in orchestra.</p>

<p>(a specific type of instrument,not a specific violin)</p>

135
Q

<p>The or a? Can you play \_\_\_ musical instrument?</p>

A

<p>The or a? Can you play <u>a</u> musical instrument?</p>

136
Q

<p>The or a? There was \_\_\_ piano in the corner of the room.</p>

A

<p>The or a? There was <u>a</u> piano in the corner of the room.</p>

<p>(a specific piano, not a type of instrument)</p>

137
Q

<p>The or a? Our society is based on \_\_\_ family.</p>

A

<p>The or a? Our society is based on <u>the</u> family.</p>

<p>(the + singular countable noun = type of something)</p>

138
Q

<p>The or a? \_\_\_ computer has changed the way we live.</p>

<p></p>

A

<p>The or a? <u>The</u> computer has changed the way we live.</p>

<p>(the + singular countable noun = type of something)</p>

139
Q

<p>The <strong>youngs/young</strong> have the future in their hands.</p>

A

<p>The<u>young</u><strong>have</strong> the future in their hands.</p>

<p>(the + adjective = group of people, pluran in meaning)</p>

140
Q

<p>She has spent her life caring for the <strong>sicks/sick</strong>.</p>

<p></p>

A

<p>She has spent her life caring for the <u>sick</u>.</p>

<p>(the + adjective = group of people, pluran in meaning)</p>

141
Q

<p>Robin Hood took the money from the <strong>richs/rich</strong> and gave it to the <strong>poors/poor</strong>.</p>

<p></p>

A

<p>Robin Hood took the money from the <u>rich</u> and gave it to the <u>poor</u>.</p>

<p>(the + adjective = group of people, pluran in meaning)</p>

142
Q

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>Canada: \_\_\_ / \_\_\_\_</p>

A

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>Canada: a Canadian / Canadians</p>

143
Q

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>France: \_\_\_\_\_ / \_\_\_\_\_</p>

A

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>France: A frenchwan/woman/ The French</p>

144
Q

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>China: \_\_\_\_\_ / \_\_\_\_\_</p>

A

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>China: A Chinesse/ The Chinese</p>

145
Q

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>Russia: \_\_\_\_\_ / \_\_\_\_\_</p>

A

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>Russia: A Russian / Russians</p>

146
Q

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>Japan: \_\_\_\_\_ / \_\_\_\_\_</p>

A

<p>One person (a/an) and the people in general.</p>

<p>Japan:A Japanese/ The Japanese</p>

147
Q

<p>We do not use <strong>the</strong> with (singular) names of people (Ann, Ann Taylor, etc.). In the same way, we do not use <strong>the</strong> with the names of pl\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>We do not usethewith names of people (Ann, Ann Taylor, etc.). In the same way, we do not usethewith the names of <u>places</u>.</p>

<p>Continents (Africa/<strong>Asia</strong>), Countries (France, <strong>Japan</strong>), Ilands (Sicily, <strong>Cuba</strong>), Cities/towns (<strong>Cairo</strong>, Bangkok), Mountains (<strong>Everest</strong>, Fuji).</p>

<p><strong>But</strong> we use the in names of <strong>Republic</strong>, <strong>Kingdom</strong>, <strong>States</strong>, etc.: The Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, the United States.</p>

<p>We visited Canada and the United States.</p>

148
Q

<p>When we sue <strong>Mr.</strong>/<strong>Mrs.</strong>/<strong>Captain</strong>/<strong>Doctor</strong>, etc. <em>+ a name</em>, we <u>use/don't</u> use <strong>the</strong>.</p>

A

<p>When we sue<strong>Mr.</strong>/<strong>Mrs.</strong>/<strong>Captain</strong>/<strong>Doctor</strong>, etc.<em>+ a name</em>, we <u>don'tuse</u> <strong>the</strong>.</p>

<p>We called <strong>the doctor</strong> <u>vs</u> We called <strong>Doctor Johnson</strong>.</p>

<p>We <strong>also</strong> use <strong>mount</strong> (<em>= mountains</em>) an <strong>lake</strong> in the same way:</p>

<p>The leave near <strong>the lake</strong> <u>vs</u> They leave near <strong>Lake Superior</strong>.</p>

149
Q

<p>We <u>use/don't use</u> <strong>the</strong> with the names of oceans, seas, rivers, gulfs, and canals.</p>

A

<p>We<u>use</u><strong>the</strong>with the names of oceans, seas, rivers, gulfs, and canals.</p>

<p>The Altlantic, the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Channel, the Amazon, the Panama Canal.</p>

<p>We <strong>also</strong> use <strong>the</strong>with the names of deserts:</p>

<p>The Sahara desert, the Gobi Desert.</p>

150
Q

<p>We <u>use/don't use</u> <strong>the</strong> with <em>plural</em> names of people and places.</p>

A

<p>We<u>use</u><strong>the</strong>with<em>plural</em>names of people and places.</p>

<p>The Mitchells/Johnsons (people), the Philipines/USA (countries), the Bahamas/Canaries (groups of islands), the Andes/Alps (mountain ranges).</p>

<p>The highest moutain in the Andes is Mount Aconcagua.</p>

151
Q

<p>True or false? We say <strong>the north</strong> of Mexico but <strong>northen</strong> Mexico (without <em>the</em>).</p>

A

<p><u>True</u>.We say<strong>the north</strong>of Mexico but<strong>northen</strong>Mexico (without<em>the</em>).</p>

<p>Sweden is in <strong>northern</strong> Europe; Spain is in <strong>the south</strong>. Also <strong>the</strong> MiddleEast, <strong>the</strong> Far East.</p>

<p>We also use <strong>north/south</strong>, etc. (without <em>the</em>) in the names of some regions and countries:</p>

<p>North America, South Africa, southeast Texas.</p>

<p>Note that on maps, <strong>the</strong> is not usually included in the name.</p>

152
Q

<p>Put in the is necesary. Who is \_\_\_ Doctor Johnson?</p>

A

<p>Put in the is necessary. Who is \_\_\_ Doctor Johnson?</p>

<p>(Because title + name)</p>

153
Q

<p>Put in the is necessary. I was sick, so I went to see \_\_\_doctor.</p>

A

<p>Put in the is necessary. I was sick, so I went to see <u>the</u> doctor.</p>

<p>(not a named/specific one)</p>

154
Q

<p>Put in the is necessary. The most powerful person in \_\_\_ United States is \_\_\_ president.</p>

A

<p>Put in the is necessary. The most powerful person in<u>the</u> United States is <u>the</u> president.</p>

<p>(states name, specific person)</p>

155
Q

<p>Put in the is necessary. \_\_\_ president Kennedy was assanitated in 1963.</p>

A

<p>Put in the is necessary. \_\_\_ president Kennedy was assanitated in 1963.</p>

<p>(title + name)</p>

156
Q

<p>Put in the is necessary. Do you know \_\_\_ Wilsons?They are very nice couple.</p>

A

<p>Put in the is necessary. Do you know <u>the</u> Wilsons?They are very nice couple.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong> with plural names of people)</p>

157
Q

<p>Put in the is necessary. Do you know \_\_\_ Professor Brown's phone number?</p>

A

<p>Put in the is necessary. Do you know \_\_\_ Professor Brown's phone number?</p>

<p>(because title + name)</p>

158
Q

<p>The/\_\_\_Everest was first climber in 1953.</p>

A

<p>Everest was first climber in 1953.</p>

<p>(no the with mountain/lake)</p>

159
Q

<p>Saporo is in the/\_\_\_ north of Japan.</p>

A

<p>Saporo is in <u>the</u>north of Japan.</p>

<p>(the north but northen + name)</p>

160
Q

<p>The/\_\_\_ Africa is most larger than the/\_\_\_ Europe.</p>

A

<p>Africa is most larger than Europe.</p>

<p>(no <strong>the</strong> with names of place)</p>

161
Q

<p>Last year I visited Mexico and the/\_\_\_ United States.</p>

A

<p>Last year I visited Mexico and <u>the</u>United States.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong> with republic, kingdom, states)</p>

162
Q

<p>The/\_\_\_ south of india is warmer than the/\_\_\_north.</p>

A

<p><u>The</u> south of india is warmer than <u>the</u>north.</p>

<p>(the north/south but northen/southern + <em>name</em>)</p>

163
Q

<p>France and Britain are separetd by the/\_\_\_ channel.</p>

A

<p>France and Britain are separetd by <u>the</u>channel.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong> with oceans, seas, rivers, gulfs, canals)</p>

164
Q

<p>The/\_\_\_ Rockies is the name of the mountain Range in the west ofr Nort America.</p>

A

<p><u>The </u>Rockies is the name of the mountain Range in the west ofr Nort America.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong>with mountain ranges' name)</p>

165
Q

<p>The/\_\_\_Seychelles are a group of islands in the Indian Ocean.</p>

A

<p>The/\_\_\_Seychelles are a group of islands in the Indian Ocean.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong> with the name of group of islands)</p>

166
Q

<p>The/\_\_\_ Thames is the river flows trough London.</p>

A

<p><u>The</u>Thames is the river flows trough London.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong> with seas, rivers, oceans, gulfs, canals)</p>

167
Q

<p>We <u>use/don't use</u> <strong>the</strong> with names ofmost city, streets, roalds, squares, parks, etc.</p>

A

<p>We <u>don't use</u>thewith names ofr most city, streets, roalds, squares, parks, etc.</p>

<p>Union Street (hot the) /Fifth Avenue /Central Park /Times Square</p>

<p><strong>Ibidem</strong> with <em><strong><u>important</u></strong> </em>public buildings and insitutions (first word being the name of a place or a person):</p>

<p>Kennedy Airport / Cambridge University / Lincoln Center / Buckingham Palace (but the Royal Place)</p>

<p></p>

168
Q

<p>Most other (not important) buildings have a name <u>with/whithout</u> <strong>the</strong>.</p>

A

<p>Most other (not important) buildings have a name<strong>with</strong> the.</p>

<p>Hotels/restaurants: the Sheraton Hotel, the Delhi Restaurant</p>

<p>Theaters/movie theaters: the Cineplex Odéon</p>

<p>Museum/galleries: the Guggenhein Museum</p>

<p>Otherbuildings/bridge:</p>

<p><strong>Note</strong> that we often leave out the noun : the Sheraton (hotel)</p>

<p>Some names are only <strong>the</strong> <em>+ noun</em>: the Kremlin/Pentagone</p>

169
Q

<p>Name with <strong>_f</strong> usually have <strong>the</strong>.</p>

A

<p>Name with<u>of</u>usually have<strong>the</strong>.</p>

<p>The bank of England.</p>

<p>The Great Wall of China.</p>

<p>The Museum of Modern Art.</p>

<p>The Tower of London.</p>

<p><strong>Note</strong> that we say the University of Michigan but Michigan State University.</p>

170
Q

<p>Many stores, restaurants, hotels, banks, etc., are named after the people who started them. These names end in <strong>'s</strong> or <strong>-s</strong>. We <u>use/don't use</u> <strong>the</strong> with these names.</p>

A

<p>Many stores, restaurants, hotels, banks, etc., are named after the people who started them. These names end in<strong>'s</strong>or<strong>-s</strong>. We <u>don't use</u><strong>the</strong>with these names.</p>

<p>Joe's Diner / McDonald's / Macy's (department store)</p>

<p>Ibidem for churches often named after saints:St.John's Church St.Patric's Cathedral</p>

<p></p>

171
Q

<p>Most newspaper and many organisations have names <u>with/without</u> <strong>the</strong>.</p>

A

<p>Most newspaper and many organisations have names<u>with</u>the.</p>

<p>The Whashington Post, the Financial Times, the European Union, the BBC, the Red Cross, etc.</p>

<p></p>

172
Q

<p>Names of companies, airlines, etc., are usually <u>with/without</u> <strong>the</strong>.</p>

A

<p>Names of companies, airlines, etc., are usually <u>without</u><strong>the</strong>.</p>

<p>Fiat (not the Fiat) / Coca-Cola / Sony / Apple / Delta Air Lines</p>

173
Q

<p>Have you ever been to <strong>British Museum/the British Museum</strong>?</p>

A

<p>Have you ever been to <u>the British Museum</u>?</p>

<p>(the with museums/galleries)</p>

<p></p>

174
Q

<p>The biggest park in New York is C<strong>entral Park/the Central Park</strong>.</p>

A

<p>The biggest park in New York is Central Park.</p>

<p>(no <strong>the</strong> with streets/roads/squares/parks, etc.)</p>

175
Q

<p>My favorite church is <strong>St.Jonhn's Church/the St.John's Church</strong>.</p>

A

<p>My favorite church isSt.Jonhn's Church.</p>

<p>(no <strong>the</strong> for place name after saints)</p>

<p></p>

176
Q

<p><strong>Ramada Inn/The Ramada</strong> Inn is on <strong>Main Street/the Main Street</strong>.</p>

A

<p><u>The RamadaInn</u> is on<u>Main Street</u>.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong> with hotels/retaurants; no with streets)</p>

177
Q

<p>We flew to Mexico City from <strong>O'Hare Airport/the O'Hare Airport</strong>.</p>

A

<p>We flew to Mexico City from<u>O'Hare Airport</u>.</p>

<p>(no<strong>the</strong> with airports/stations/university)</p>

178
Q

<p>Frank is a student at <strong>McGill University/the McGill University</strong>.</p>

A

<p>Frank is a student at<u>McGill University</u>.</p>

179
Q

<p>If you're looking for a department store, I would recommend <strong>Harrison's/the Harrison's</strong>.</p>

A

<p>If you're looking for a department store, I would recommend<u>Harrison's</u>.</p>

<p>(no <strong>the</strong> with names end by <strong>'s/-s</strong>)</p>

180
Q

<p>If you're looking for a place to have lunch, I would <strong>recommend ShipInn/the Shin Inn</strong>.</p>

A

<p>If you're looking for a place to have lunch, I wouldrecommend <u>the Shin Inn</u>.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong> with hotels/restaurants)</p>

181
Q

<p>Statue of Liberty/the Statue ofLiberty is at the entrance to <strong>New York Harbor/the New York Harbor</strong>.</p>

A

<p><strong>The Statue ofLiberty</strong> is at the entrance to<strong>New York Harbor</strong>.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong> with names with <strong>of</strong> / harbor)</p>

182
Q

<p>You should go to<strong> Science Museum/the Science Museum</strong>.</p>

A

<p>You should go to <u>the Science Museum</u>.</p>

<p>(the with museums/galleries)</p>

183
Q

<p>John works for <strong>IBM/the IBM</strong>.</p>

A

<p>John works for<u>IBM</u>.</p>

<p>(no <strong>the</strong> with companies' names)</p>

184
Q

<p>Wich movie theater are you going tonight? <strong>Classic/the Classic</strong>.</p>

A

<p>Wich movie theater are you going tonight?<u>The Classic</u>.</p>

185
Q

<p>I'd like to go to China andsee <strong>Great Wall/the Great Wall</strong>.</p>

A

<p>I'd like to go to China andsee <u>the Great Wall</u>.</p>

<p>(no the with "other" buildings; ex the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building)</p>

186
Q

<p>Wich newspaper do you want? <strong>Whashington Post/the Washington Post</strong>.</p>

A

<p>Wich newspaper do you want? <u>The Washington Post</u>.</p>

<p>(<strong>the</strong> with newspaper's names)</p>

187
Q

<p>This book is published by <strong>Cambridge University Press/the Cambridge University Press</strong>.</p>

A

<p>This book is published by<u>Cambridge University Press</u>.</p>

<p>(no the with names of companies)</p>

188
Q

<p>Sometimes we use a plural noun for one thing that has t\_\_ parts.</p>

A

<p>Sometimes we use a plural noun for one thing that has <u>two</u> parts.</p>

<p>Pants / jeans / slacks / shorts / trousers / pajamas / glasses / scissors</p>

<p>The word are plural, so they take a <strong>plural verb</strong>:</p>

<p>My pants<strong> are</strong> too long.</p>

<p>Also we can use <strong>a pair of</strong> + these words:</p>

<p><strong>Those are</strong> nice <strong>jeans</strong> or That's <strong>a</strong> nice <strong>pair of</strong> jeans.</p>

189
Q

<p>Some nouns end in <strong>-ics</strong>, but are not usually pl\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>Some nouns end in<strong>-ics</strong>, but are not usually <u>plural</u>.</p>

<p>Economics / electronics / gymnastics / mathematics / physics</p>

<p><strong>Gymnastics is </strong>my favorite sport.</p>

<p><strong>News</strong> is not plural.</p>

<p>Also some <strong>words ending in -s</strong> can be <strong>singular or plural</strong>:</p>

<p>Means / series / species</p>

190
Q

<p>We use a plural verb with pol\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>We use a plural verb with <u>police</u>.</p>

<p>The <strong>police are investigating</strong> the murder, but <strong>haven't</strong>(not hasn't)arrested anyone yet.</p>

<p>Note that we say a <strong>police officer</strong>, a <strong>policeman</strong> (not a police)</p>

191
Q

<p>We do not often use the plural of person. We normally use p\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>We do not often use the plural of person. We normally use <u>people</u>(with plural)</p>

<p>He's a nice <strong>person</strong> vs They are nice <strong>people</strong>. (not nice persons)</p>

<p>Many people don't have enough to eat. (not doesn't)</p>

192
Q

<p>We think of a sum of money, a period of time, a distance, etc. as one thing. So we use s\_\_\_\_ verb.</p>

A

<p>We think of a sum of money, a period of time, a distance, etc. as one thing. So we use <u>singular</u> verb.</p>

<p><strong>Twenty thousand dollars</strong>(= it) <strong>was</strong> stolen in the robbery.</p>

<p><strong>Three years</strong> (= it) <strong>is</strong> a long time to be without job.</p>

<p><strong>Six miles is</strong> a long way to wald every day.</p>

193
Q

<p>A friend of mine is writing a \_\_\_ (serie/s) shown troughout the world.</p>

A

<p>A friend of mine is writing a <u>series</u> shown troughout the world.</p>

<p>(series can be singular or plural)</p>

194
Q

<p>A <strong>specie/species</strong> is a group of animals or plants that have the same characteristics.</p>

A

<p>A <u>species</u> is a group of animals or plants that have the same characteristics.</p>

<p>(species, always with a<strong>s</strong>, can be singular or plural:</p>

<p>a species of birds / 200 species of bird)</p>

195
Q

<p>The bicylce is a mean/means of transportation.</p>

A

<p>The bicylce is a <u>means</u> (moyen)of transportation.</p>

<p>(means, always witha <strong>s</strong>, can be singular or plural:</p>

<p>a means or transportation/many means of transportation)</p>

196
Q

<p>A friend of mine is writing a <strong>serie/series</strong> of articles for the local newspaper.</p>

A

<p>A friend of mine is writing a<u>series</u> of articles for the local newspaper.</p>

<p>(Serie, always with a <strong>s</strong>, can be singular or plural:</p>

<p>a television serie/two television series)</p>

<p></p>

197
Q

<p>Politics <strong>is/are</strong> my favorite interest.</p>

A

<p>Politics<u>is</u> my favorite interest.</p>

<p>(some nouns end in <strong>-ics</strong> are not usually plural)</p>

<p></p>

198
Q

<p>The pants you bouth for me <strong>doesn't/dont</strong> fit me.</p>

A

<p>The pants you bouth for me<u>don't</u>fit me.</p>

<p>(two parts things end with a -s,and needalways plural verbs)</p>

<p></p>

199
Q

<p>The police <strong>want/wants</strong> to interview two men about the robbery last week.</p>

A

<p>The police <strong>want</strong>to interview two men about the robbery last week.</p>

<p>(police = plural word)</p>

200
Q

<p>Myscissors <strong>isn't/aren't</strong> sharp.</p>

A

<p>Myscissors <u>aren't</u>sharp.</p>

<p>(two parts things end with a -s,and needalways plural verbs)</p>

<p></p>

201
Q

<p>The news <strong>wasn't/weren't</strong> as bad as we expected.</p>

A

<p>The news<u>wasn't</u> as bad as we expected.</p>

<p>(news, always with a <strong>-s</strong>, is not plural)</p>

202
Q

<p>Three days<strong> isn't/aren't</strong> long enough for a good vacation.</p>

A

<p>Three days<u>isn't</u>long enough for a good vacation.</p>

<p>(we think sumof... as one thing)</p>

203
Q

<p>I'ts a nice place to visit. The people <strong>is/are</strong> friendly.</p>

A

<p>I'ts a nice place to visit. The people <u>are</u>friendly.</p>

<p>(people is a plural verb)</p>

204
Q

<p><strong>Does/Do</strong> the police know how the accident happened?</p>

A

<p><strong>Do</strong>the police know how the accident happened?</p>

<p>(police = plural word)</p>

205
Q

<p>Susan was wearing <strong>a black jean/black jeans</strong>.</p>

A

<p>Susan was wearing <u>black jeans</u>.</p>

<p>(two parts things end with a -s,and needalways plural verbs)</p>

206
Q

<p>I'm going to buy a new <strong>pajama/pajamas</strong>.</p>

A

<p>I'm going to buy a new <strong>pajamas</strong>.</p>

<p>(two parts things end with a -s,and needalways plural verbs)</p>

207
Q

<p>Five million dollars<strong>is/are</strong> a big amout of money.</p>

A

<p>Five million dollars<u>is</u>a big amout of money.</p>

<p>(we think sumof... as one thing)</p>

<p></p>

208
Q

<p>There was <strong>a police/a policeman</strong> directing the traffic on the street.</p>

A

<p>There was a <strong>policeman</strong>directing the traffic on the street.</p>

<p>(we say a policeman/police officer not a police, always plural)</p>

209
Q

<p>Many people <strong>has/have</strong> heard about the problem.</p>

A

<p>Many people <strong>have</strong>heard about the problem.</p>

<p>(people =plural word)</p>

210
Q

<p><span>You can use two nouns together</span><em>(noun + noun)</em><span>to mean \_\_\_ thing/person/idea, etc. The first noun is like an adj\_\_\_\_, telling us wath kind of thing/person/idea, etc.</span></p>

A

<p>You can use two nouns together(noun + noun)to mean<u>one</u> thing/person/idea, etc. The first noun is like an <u>adjective</u>, telling us wath kind of thing/person/idea, etc.</p>

<p>A tennis ball / acar accident / income tax /Boston doctor / the water temperature / my life story</p>

<p><strong>Note</strong> that sometimes the firts word ends in -ing: a frying pan / a sleeping bag / a swimming pool.</p>

<p><strong>Also</strong> sometimes there are more than two nouns together. Le second qualifie le premier, le troisième les deux autres, etc.): Hotel reception desk / WinterOlympics Games</p>

<p></p>

211
Q

<p>When two nouns are together, sometimes we write them as one word and sometimes as two separate words. There are no clear rules of this. If you are not sure, write t\_\_ words.</p>

A

<p>When two nouns are together, sometimes we write them as one word and sometimes as two separate words. There are no clear rules of this. If you are not sure, write <u>two</u> words.</p>

<p>A headache</p>

<p>A weekend</p>

<p>Toothpaste</p>

<p>pea soup</p>

<p>road sign</p>

212
Q

<p>Yes or no? Is there a difference between <strong>a sugar bowl</strong> and <strong>a bowl of sugar</strong>?</p>

A

<p><u>Yes</u>.Is there a difference between<strong>a sugar bowl</strong>and<strong>a bowl of sugar</strong>?</p>

<p>(A sugar bowl can be empty; a bowl of sugarhas always sugar in it.)</p>

213
Q

<p>When we use <em>noun + noun</em>, the first noun is like and adj\_\_\_. It is normally sin\_\_\_, but the meaning is often pl\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>When we use noun + noun, the first noun is like and <u>adjective</u>. It is normally <u>singular</u>, but the meaning is often <u>plural</u>.</p>

<p>For instance: <strong>book</strong>store, <strong>apple</strong> tree. In the same way say a three-<strong>hour</strong> trip, a 10-<strong>dollar</strong> bill, a 14-<strong>year</strong>-old girl.</p>

214
Q

<p>A magazine computer is \_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>A magazine computer is <u>a computer magazine</u>.</p>

215
Q

<p>Somebody whose job is to inspect factories is \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>Somebody whose job is to inspect factories is <u>factory inspector</u>.</p>

<p>(The second name is always plural, like and adjective)</p>

216
Q

<p>A horse that run in race is a \_\_\_, but a race for horses is a \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>A horse that run in race is a <u>race horse</u>, but a race for horses is a <u>horse race</u>.</p>

217
Q

<p>A scandal involving an oil company is an \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>A scandal involving an oil company is an <u>oil company scandal</u>.</p>

<p></p>

218
Q

<p>A building with a five stories is a \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>A building with a five stories is a <u>five-story building</u>.</p>

<p>(Note the hypen between five and story)</p>

219
Q

<p>A question that has two parts is a \_\_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>A question that has two parts is a <u>two-part question</u>.</p>

<p>(note the hyphen and the singular)</p>

220
Q

<p>A girl who is seven years old is a \_\_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>A girl who is seven years old is a <u>7-year-old girl</u>.</p>

<p>(note the hyphen and the singular)</p>

221
Q

<p>A walk long of six miles is a \_\_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>A walk long of six miles is a <u>six-mile walk</u>.</p>

222
Q

<p>We use <strong>-'s</strong> (<em>apostrophe + <strong>s</strong></em>) mostly for pe\_\_\_ and an\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>We use<strong>-'s</strong>(<em>apostrophe +<strong>s</strong></em>) mostly for <u>people</u> and <u>animals</u>.</p>

<p><strong>Tom's</strong> computer insn't working. (not computer of Tom)</p>

<p>How old are <strong>Chris's</strong> childres. (not the children of Chris</p>

<p>Don't step on the <strong>cat's</strong> tail.</p>

<p><strong>Note</strong> that you can use <strong>-'s</strong> without a name after it:This insn't my book. It's my syster's. (= my sister's book)</p>

<p>There's no <strong>-'s</strong> when the name (of people) is too long:What was the name of the man who called you.</p>

<p>We say a <strong>woman's hat</strong>, a <strong>boy's name</strong>.</p>

<p></p>

223
Q

<p>Whith a <em>singular noun</em> we use -'s, but with a<em> <strong>plural noun</strong> </em>(sisters, friends) we use an ap\_\_\_\_\_\_ at the end of the word.</p>

A

<p>Whith a<em>singular noun</em>we use <strong>-'s</strong>, but with a<strong><em>plural noun</em></strong>(sisters, friends) we use an <u>apostrophe</u>at the end of the word.</p>

<p>My <strong>sisters'</strong> room (= their room - two or more sisters)</p>

<p>The <strong>Carters'</strong> house (= their house - Mr. and Mrs. Carter)</p>

<p>If the plural noun doesn't end in <strong>-s</strong> we use <strong>-'s</strong>: the <strong>men's </strong>changing room / a <strong>children's </strong>book.</p>

<p>Note that you use <strong>-'s</strong> after more than one noun: Jakc and Karen's wedding / Mr. and Mrs. <strong>Carter's</strong> house.</p>

224
Q

<p>For thing, ideas, etc., we normally use ...\_\_.</p>

A

<p>For thing, ideas, etc., we normally use <b>...<u>of</u></b>.</p>

<p>The door of the garage.</p>

<p>The owner of the restaurant</p>

<p>Sometimes, the structure <strong><em>noun + noun</em></strong> is possible: the garage door / the restaurant owner</p>

<p>We say the beginning/end/middle of... / <strong>the top/bottom of</strong>... / the <strong>front/back/side of</strong>...: the end of the month, the top of the hill, the back of the car.</p>

225
Q

<p>You can usually use -'s or of for an organisation (group of <u>people</u>).</p>

A

<p>You can usually use <strong>-'s</strong> or of for an <u>organisation</u> (group of<u>people</u>).</p>

<p>The <strong>government's decision</strong> or the <strong>decision of government</strong>.</p>

<p>The <strong>company's success</strong> or the <strong>success of the company</strong>.</p>

<p>It is <strong>also</strong> possible to use <strong>-'s</strong> for places: the <strong>city's</strong> streets, the <strong>word's </strong>population, <strong>Brazil's</strong> largest city.</p>

<p></p>

226
Q

<p>You can also use <strong>-'s</strong> with t\_\_\_ expressions.</p>

A

<p>You can also use<strong>-'s</strong>with t\_\_\_ expressions.</p>

<p>Do you still have <strong>yesterday's</strong> newspaper?</p>

<p><strong>Next week's</strong> meeting has been cancelled.</p>

<p>In the same way, we can say: <strong>today's</strong>, <strong>tomorrow's</strong>, <strong>tonight's</strong>, <strong>Monday's</strong>, etc.</p>

<p>We also use -'s (or -s' with plural words) with period of time:</p>

<p>I've got a week's vacation starting on Monday.</p>

<p>Sally needs height hours' sleep a night.</p>

<p>I've lost an hour's pay.</p>

227
Q

<p>The umbrella of your friends is your \_\_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>The umbrella of your friends is your <u>friends' umbrella</u>.</p>

228
Q

<p>Write your name at <strong>the top of the page/page's top</strong>.</p>

A

<p>Write your name atthe <strong>top of the page</strong>.</p>

229
Q

<p>The daugthers of Charles are \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>The daugthers of Charles are <u>Charles' daughter</u>.</p>

230
Q

<p>The son of Mary and Dan are \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>The son of Mary and Dan are the <u>Mary and Dan's son</u>.</p>

231
Q

<p>The newspaper of yesterday is the \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>The newspaper of yesterday is the <u>yesterday's newspaper</u>.</p>

232
Q

<p>Correct or not? The cost of the new computer.</p>

A

<p><u>Correct</u>. The cost of the new computer.</p>

<p>(of with things, ideas, etc.)</p>

<p>Note that sometimes noun + noun strure is possible:</p>

<p>The <strong>new computer cost</strong>.</p>

233
Q

<p>The car of the parents of Mike is the \_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>The car of the parents of Mike is the <u>Mike parents' car</u>.</p>

234
Q

<p>Clothes for children are \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>Clothes for children are <u>children's clothes</u>.</p>

235
Q

<p>The storm caused a lot of damagelast week is the \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>The stormcaused a lot of damagelast week is the <u>last week's storm</u>.</p>

236
Q

<p>The only movie theater in the town is the \_\_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>The only movie theater in the town is the<u> town's only movie theater</u>.</p>

237
Q

<p>I received a pay for four weeks or a \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>I received a pay for four weeks or a <u>four weeks' pay</u>.</p>

238
Q

<p>The nest of a bird is the \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>The nest of a bird is teh <u>bird's nest</u>.</p>