Definite article "the"

Definite article "the"

1. We use:

   • In front of a noun when we believe the hearer / reader knows exactly what we are referring to.
     • The moon is very bright tonight
   • With a superlative adjetive
     • He is the tallest boy in the class.
   • When we have already mentioned it
     • I live in an apartment. The apartment is big.
   • To say something about all the things referred to by a noun
     • The worf is not really a dangerous animal.
   • To talk about musical instruments
     • Andrea plays the piano really well.
   • To refer to a system or service
     • I heard it on the radio
   • With adjetives to talk about groups of people
     • Life can be very hard for the poor

2. We don't use

   • With names
     • Elena wrote a novel
   • When we talk about something in general
     • I like ice cream
   • When we talk about things
     • I have an appointment on monday
   • When we talk in general about social institution, means of transportation, etc.
     • We don't like school on line

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