DEFINITE AND INDEFINITE ARTICLES a, an, the, no article
3. Rule 2
2. Rule 1
Specific identity known
Specific identity not known
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1. General info
4. Rule 3
All things or things in general
about the uses of articles
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Additional info
Use the article the when a particular noun has already been mentioned previously.
I ate an apple yesterday. The apple was juicy and delicious.
Use the article the when an adjective, phrase, or clause describing the noun clarifies or restricts its identity.
The boy sitting next to me raised his hand.
Thank you for the advice you gave me.
Use the article the when the noun refers to something or someone that is unique.
the theory of relativity
the 2003 federal budget
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DEFINITE AND INDEFINITE ARTICLES a, an, the, no article
3. Rule 2
2. Rule 1
Specific identity known
Specific identity not known
+ Info
+ Info
1. General info
4. Rule 3
All things or things in general
about the uses of articles
+ Info
Additional info
Use the article the when a particular noun has already been mentioned previously. I ate an apple yesterday. The apple was juicy and delicious. Use the article the when an adjective, phrase, or clause describing the noun clarifies or restricts its identity. The boy sitting next to me raised his hand. Thank you for the advice you gave me. Use the article the when the noun refers to something or someone that is unique. the theory of relativity the 2003 federal budget