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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Articles

when 'the' should be used in articles
  

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Hi, Generally speaking, use 'the' when the listener/reader knows about the thing you are talking about. This is often after the first time you mention something. eg A man had an accident yesterday.

  • Hi, Generally speaking, use 'the' when the listener/reader knows about the thing you are talking about.
  • This is often after the first time you mention something.
  • eg A man had an accident yesterday.
  • The man was killed.
  • The accident was very serious.
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Hi,

Generally speaking, use 'the' when the listener/reader knows about the thing you are talking about. This is often after the first time you mention something.

eg A man had an accident yesterday. The man was killed. The accident was very serious.

Best wishes, Clive
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Here http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/grammar/main/articles.htmis an excellent reference on the use of articles. There are little tests to check your understanding, too.

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