Definite

Definite

1. Indefinite

   • used to indicate something nonspecific
   • can be used to introduce a noun or noun phrase
   • can be used only with singular nouns
   • cannot be used to discuss something that is already known by the reader/ listener
   • cannot be used with uncountable nouns
   • Examples
     • Jhon is a doctor
     • Juan is an Englishman
     • An elephant and a mouse fell in love

2. used to indicate something specific

3. can be used after introducing the noun or noun phrase

4. can be used with singular and plural nouns

5. used to discuss something that is already know by the reader

6. used with countable and uncountable nouns

7. examples

   • she is the most beautiful girl
   • the english, the Greens, the poor
   • She went to the station to meet Jim