Using "the" properly

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What is the correct sentence.."I didn't consider about grammar" or "I didn't consider about the grammar"

Phxsunstoon · Accepted Answer

Both are correct. The word grammar is a non count noun (mass noun), so you can omit it or use the. The only article you cannot use is a/an.

My naive language does not use article either so here is some rules to help out.

1.Using a or an with nonspecific singular count nouns.
Use a or an with singular nouns that are nonspecific. A noun is nonspecific when the reader does not know its specific identity.

A penguin cannot fly; it uses its wings to fly through the water.
(The sentence refers to any penguin, not a specific one.)

There was a fire today in our neighborhood.
(The reader isn't familiar with the fire. This is the first time it is mentioned.)

2. Using the with Specific Nouns.
In general, use the with all specific nouns-specific singular, plural, and non count nouns. A noun is specific and therefore requires the article the:

-When it has already been mentioned once.
There was a fire today in our neighborhood. The fire destroyed the Smiths' garage.
(The is used with the second mention of fire.)

-When it is identified by a word or phrase in the sentence.
The lights in the bathroom do not work.
(Lights is identified by the words in the bathroom.)

-When its identity is suggested by the general context.
The coffee at Billy's Diner always tastes a week old.
(Coffee is identified by the words at Billy's Diner.)

-When it is unique
Scientists warn that there is a growing hole in the ozone layer.
(Earth has only one ozone layer.)

-When it comes after a superlative adjective (Best, biggest, wisest)
Many of the best distance runners come from East Africa.

3. Omitting Ariticles. Omit articles with nonspecific plurals and nonspecific non count nouns. Plurals and noncount nouns are nonspecific when they refer to something in general.
Ex. Lights were on all over the empty house.
Coffee should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer if possible.

Fivejedjon · Answer

Vibhanu What is the correct sentence.."I didn't consider about grammar" or "I didn't consider about the grammar"

Neither is natural. We do not 'consider about' things.

I don't think about grammar --grammar in general.

Vibhanu · Answer

Thank you very much!!

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