Lesson Introduction
Część 1
This is the car from the magazine.
The earth is a planet with life in the solar system.
The New York marathon takes place every year.
The size of a machine is determined by its function as well as several other considerations.
2. "The" is often used after "one of", "(a) few of", "some of", "many of", "most of"
Many of the Asian countries have to fight for their financial conditions.
3. The definite article is used with certain geographical names.
the Pacific (Ocean)
the Sahara (Desert)
the Alps (Mountain range)
the Appalachians (Mountain range)
the Great lakes
There is no need to use an article with the majority of regions and countries, except for the following countries.
the Netherlands
the People's Republic of China
the Philippines
the United Kingdom (UK)
the United States of America (USA)
We also refer to general geographical areas with the definite article as in:
the beach, the city, the country, the forest, the seaside, the countryside, the town
In the past, life was difficult for many people.
In the morning, I wake up quite early.
I'll see you in the evening at dinner.
However, we do not use an article if the time of day is generalized.
Morning is when I work most efficiently.
5. The zero article is the omission of the definite or indefinite article before a noun. When we are discussing things in general, we normally use zero article. with plural and uncountable nouns.
Formal education in Britain begins when children reach the age of five.
Basketball is more popular in China than football.
Alternatively, we can use "the" with singular countable nouns to discuss things in general.
Finally, remember that when we define something, we use "a" instead of "the".
6. The definite article is also used with nouns indicated as ordinals.
We're leaving on the fifth day of this month.
This is the third time I have told you to finish the work.
8. We use the definite article when we speak about playing instruments, describing plants, animals, inventions, currencies and body parts.
Put the roses in the vase, please.
9. Finally, the definite article can be used to define a title and describe a family or group.
The Rugby Club meets every Saturday at 2 PM.
10. If a direction follows a preposition, you must use "the".
Our house is in the north.
The town is located in the north-western region of the country.
Use "the" with compass directions when referring to them as special geographic or cultural regions.
The South of France is home to some of the most picturesque cities in France to visit
If a direction (north, west, southeast, left, right) directly follows a verb, do not use an article with the direction.
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Część 2
Notice that we use "a" when we refer to a new, countable noun. We use "the" when we refer to the same countable noun again.
2. Don't use the indefinite article with an uncountable noun.
Please give me
Instead we say:
Please give me information (no article).
Notice that we use the definite article with an uncountable noun when referring to a specific example.
Please give me the information about transport.
3. A/An is used to explain a person’s job or profession.
I’m a doctor at the local hospital.
4. Use "an" (not "a") when the next word (adverb, adjective, noun) starts with a vowel or vowel sound, including words that begin with a silent "-h".
5. We use a/an (instead of one) in number and quantity expressions.
The price of milk is 90 cents a litre.
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Część 3
Formal education in Britain begins when children reach the age of five.
Basketball is more popular in China than football.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Alternatively, we can use "the" with singular countable nouns to discuss things in general.
Finally, remember that when we define something, we use "a" instead of "the".
2. Articles are normally not used with the names of illnesses or diseases.
3. If a direction (north, west, southeast, left, right) directly follows a verb, do not use an article with the direction.
Our house is in the north.
The town is located in the north-western region of the country.
The South of France is home to some of the most picturesque cities in France to visit
the Netherlands
the People's Republic of China
the Philippines
the United Kingdom (UK)
the United States of America (USA)
We used to live in England.
My cousins live in Ghana, Africa.
The UK, Ireland, the US and Canada are all popular destinations for students of English who want to study overseas.
5. There are a number of common fixed expressions used with certain prepositions involving everyday time and place nouns where zero article is required.
At school I always ate lunch and dinner, but never breakfast.
I travel by bus to my job every morning.
We go by air from London to Paris as it’s quite fast.
Day by day, I do the same, routine work in my job.
The couple walked slowly side by side on the quiet beach.
6. The zero article is used when referring to holidays and special times of the year.
We're meeting on Saturday.
We take holidays in summer.
The zero article is used for specific times of the day or night.
I sleep soundly at night.
Let's meet for lunch at noon.
This is the final section of the lesson. I'm ready to start the review exercises!
Review Exercise (1/16)
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((A))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((A)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((B))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((B)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((B))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((B)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((A))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((A)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((A))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((A)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((A))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((A)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((C))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((C)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((A))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((A)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((B))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((B)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((C))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((C)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((A))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((A)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((A))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((A)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((A))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((A)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((B))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((B)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((B))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((B)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
Prześlij odpowiedź
done Zgadza się! Prawidłowa odpowiedź to "((B))".
clear Jeszcze nie. ((B)) to prawidłowa odpowiedź.
Uruchom test ponownie
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