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The document explains the use of articles in English, specifically the indefinite article (A/AN), the definite article (THE), and the zero article. It provides examples of when to use each type of article, including contexts such as professions, unique items, and general statements. The document serves as a guide for understanding article usage in various situations.

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ARTICLES-theory-to complete

The document explains the use of articles in English, specifically the indefinite article (A/AN), the definite article (THE), and the zero article. It provides examples of when to use each type of article, including contexts such as professions, unique items, and general statements. The document serves as a guide for understanding article usage in various situations.

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ARTICLES

A/AN (indefinite article)


THE (definite article)
Zero article

The indefinite article (A/AN)


 with singular countable nouns mentioned for the first time - We have a cat and a dog.
 jobs, professions – She is a writer.
 some expressions of quantity – a piece of,
 frequency – once a week,
 exclamations - What + singular countable noun – What a lovely day!

The definite article (THE)


 with things we have mentioned before, or when it is clear who or what we are
referring to from the context - We have a dog. The dog is old. I’m going to the
supermarket. Do you want anything?
 superlative adjectives: He is the tallest man in the world.
 centuries – the 17th century
 things which are unique: The Queen,
 nationalities: the French,
 families – the Johnsons,
 adjectives to express groups - the homeless,
 parts of the day – in the morning,
 musical instruments – She plays the piano.
 surroundings, place around us, places in the city - the sea, the cinema, the park,
 with countries including the words States, Republic, Kingdom, Emirates: The United
States,
 countries which have plural noun as their names - the Netherlands,
 oceans, seas, rivers and canals - the Atlantic,
 deserts – the Sahara
 mountain ranges – the Himalayas,
 groups of islands – the Canary Islands,
 newspapers - The Times,
 organisations – the BBC,
 well-known buildings, pieces of art – the Taj Mahal,
 hotel, pubs, restaurants – The Ritz,
 museum, theatres, cinemas - the British Museum,
 places with preposition OF: The Tower of London,

Zero article
 talking about something in general - I like potatoes. Money is important. Children
learn from playing.
 days of the week – on Monday,
 years – in 2024,
 continents, most of the countries, cities – Europe,
 mountains – Mount Everest,
 lakes – Lake Ontario,
 islands – Sicily,
 streets, roads, squares, parks – Downing Street,
 meals of the day – before lunch,
 sports – He plays tennis.
 railway stations, airports – Victoria Station,
 cathedrals, churches, castles - St Paul’s Cathedral,
 universities - Harvard University,
 companies, airlines - Sony,
 shops names after people – McDonald’s,
 exclamations What + uncountable noun / plural noun - What beautiful weather!

at home, at/to school, at/to work, in/to bed – go to school/work, arrive home
go by car, by plane, by train, by bus

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