Definite Article Flashcards
Specific Objects Known to the Listener:
Use “the” when both the speaker and listener know what is being talked about, either because there is only one of that thing, or it has been mentioned before.”The sun is bright today.”“Can you close the door?”
Unique Objects:
Use “the” with objects that are unique or where there is only one.”The moon looks beautiful tonight.”“The President will speak tonight.”
With Superlatives and Ordinal Numbers:
Use “the” with superlatives and ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc.).”She is the best player on the team.”“He finished the race in the first place.”
With Oceans, Rivers, Seas, and Geographical Areas:
Use “the” with names of seas, rivers, oceans, and geographical areas.”The Nile is the longest river.”“They traveled to the Rocky Mountains.”
With Names of Countries That Have Plural Names or Include the Words ‘Republic’, ‘Kingdom’, or ‘States’:
Before Nouns Which Describe Known Things or Previously Mentioned Ideas:
Use “the” when the noun is something known to the speaker and listener, or mentioned previously in the context.”I have a cat and a dog. The cat is smaller than the dog.”
Institutional or Familiar Locations:
Use “the” when talking about places commonly known by the community or in broader familiar contexts, though this can vary by regional English usage.”He is in the hospital.” (In American English, this implies he is a patient; in British English, it simply means he is physically there.)”I go to the university.” (In some varieties of English, this means attending the institution as a student.)
Musical Instruments
Use “the” when referring to playing musical instruments.”She plays the piano.”
Танил
The book
Дахин давтах
The woman
Ертөнцөд байдаг ганц зүйл
The earth, the moon, the sum, the North pole
The first meeting, the seventh grade, the second floor
The working class, the Communist Party, the Labour Party
Everest is the highest mountain.
What is the longest river in the world.
He remembered the holidays they used to have the four of them.