Definite article THE

Definite article THE

1. We use the definite article in front of a noun

   • The moon is very bright tonight.

2. with a superlative adjective

   • He is the tallest boy in the class

3. Because we have already mentioned it

   • I live in an apartment. The apartment is big.

4. To say something about all the things referred to by a noun

   • The wolf is not really a dangerous animal.

5. To talk about musical instruments

   • Andrea plays the piano really well

6. To refer to a system or service

   • I heard it on the radio

7. To talk about groups of people

   • I think the rich should pay more taxes.

8. We do not normally use the definite article with names

   • Paris is the capital of France

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