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The document explains the usage of indefinite articles (a/an) and definite articles (the) in English grammar. It outlines specific rules and examples for when to use each type of article, including contexts such as mentioning items for the first time, generalizations, and specific references. Additionally, it details situations where the definite article is not used, providing clarity on common exceptions.

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The document explains the usage of indefinite articles (a/an) and definite articles (the) in English grammar. It outlines specific rules and examples for when to use each type of article, including contexts such as mentioning items for the first time, generalizations, and specific references. Additionally, it details situations where the definite article is not used, providing clarity on common exceptions.

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The indefinite article a/an is used before singular countable nouns.


A/an is used:
- when we mention something for the first time:
Example: I got a letter yesterday.
- коли обираємо один з декількох предметів
Example: In the office a phone rang.
- неозначений артикль вживається перед прикметником з іменником
Example: what a wonderful life.
- класифікація чогось,перед назвами професій
Example:The play was a comedy.
She is an accountant
- перед іменниками,коли ми говоримо в загальному значенні
Example:A pilot flies planes.
- вживається після дієслів to be,to have
Example: We have got a car.
- in certain fixed expressions:
have a look,have a good/bad time,have a toothache,it’s a pity/shame,a matter of
fact,be in a hurry,be at loss,go for a walk,in a low/loud voice,all of a sudden,tell
a lie,at a time,at a speed of.
The definite article the is used before countable and uncountable nouns.
The is used:
- перед тим,що вже згадувалось,або щось конкретне
Example:The phone rang in my house.
I have to go to a dentist and buy a new dress.I want the dress to be blue.
- коли говоримо про щось єдине у своєму роді.
Example: The earth rotates around its axis.
- The is used with
buildings:hotels,cinemas,theaters,restaurants,institutions;
Example: the National Theatre,the Hilton,the Museum of History
- The is used with newspapers,services,organizations;
Example: The Guardian,the police,the Organisation of United Nations
- When it is mentioned about general
statements,animals,discoveries,inventions;
Example: Who invented the camera?
- Before musical instruments:the piano ,the drums,the violin,the clarinet
BUT:if we talk about different kinds of sports we do not need to use the
article:tennis,cricket,rugby
Example: I would like to play the panpipe.
- With adjectives referring to classes of people: the old,the blind,the poor
Example: The poor are facing many economic problems such as famine and
homelessness.
- With the superlative of adjectives/adverbs;
Example: It was the best borsch I have ever eaten.
- Before the parts of the world:the north,the south,the west,the east
Example: The USA is located in the northern hemisphere.
- Before nationalities when we refer to the whole nation;
Example: The Ukrainians are fighting for their freedom and inevitable victory!
- Before people’s surnames when we refer to the whole family;
Example:The Parkers have been to Australia several times.
- Before names of oceans,seas,rivers,deserts,groups of islands,mountain
ranges and countries in the plural;
Example:The Black Sea,the Pacific Ocean,The Cascade Mountains

The is not used:


- Before names of people,streets,cities,countries,continents,islands and
mountains; but: The Hague
Example: Maggie Smith,Oxford Street,Mount Hoverla
- Before the days of the week and months;
BUT: when we talk about specific event or circumstance that happened on that
day, we use the;
Example: The downpour on the Saturday of that week.
- With meals: breakfast,lunch,dinner(supper)
BUT: when we talk about specific meal,we use the:
Example: The lunch on Pearl Street was unbelievably tasty.
- Before names of squares,parks and lakes;
BUT: The High Street,The Avenue,The Strand,The Mall,The A5
Example: Central Park,Trafalgar Square, Lake Huron
- Before the words
bed,court,home,hospital,prison,school,work,university;
BUT: when these words are not used for their purpose,the are used with the;
Example: He went to school to get quality education
She popped into the school to take her bag.
- Before names of airlines or companies;
Example: Air France,Orly(airport),BMW
- Before names of bridges; but: The Golden Gate Bridge,the Severn
Bridge
Example: Tower Bridge,Hartland Covered Bridge,Millau Viaduct Bridge
- in certain fixed expressions: in the direction of,in the
east/south/west/north,in the sun,on the whole,on the advice of,pass the
time.

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