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Piplot Posted 13 years ago
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Articles :The
My teacher gave us a lot of examples. But I'm not sure yet when I could use the in a sentence where there are lots of plural nouns. The rule say: Use (no article) for plural nouns, so I've read some examples where I found "The beaches or The parachutings. Could explain me it better, please?
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The article the is the definite article. It is used when you are talking about a specific noun. Example: I am looking for the boy.
- The article the is the definite article.
- It is used when you are talking about a specific noun.
- Example: I am looking for the boy.
- ) I am looking for a boy.
- (You are looking for a boy.
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The article the is the definite article. It is used when you are talking about a specific noun.
Example:
I am looking for the boy. (You are looking for a specific boy.)
I am looking for a boy. (You are looking for a boy. You do not care which boy.)
The can be used with singular or plural nouns. Even when used with plural nouns, it still refers to a specific
Example:
I am looking for the boy. (You are looking for a specific boy.)
I am looking for a boy. (You are looking for a boy. You do not care which boy.)
The can be used with singular or plural nouns. Even when used with plural nouns, it still refers to a specific
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