

a / an | general (one of many) |
I want to buy a car. He’s eating an apple. Do you have a bike? She is an old woman. I’m reading a book. |
the | specific | Tokyo is the capital of Japan. The new Chinese restaurant is very good. We like the blue car. The girl in the red dress is beautiful. I’m reading the new book by J.K. Rowling. |
Use “an” if the word starts with the sound of a, e, i, o, u:
- an apple
- an egg
- an ice cream shop
- an open door
- an umbrella
Use “a” if the word starts the sound of any other letter.
Do not use “the” with countries or cities:
- I live in the China.
- I live in China.
Do not use “the” with things in general:
- She likes the pizza.
- She likes pizza. (pizza in general)
- She likes the pizza from Tony’s Restaurant.
(the specific pizza from this restaurant)
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They're going to see ______ show at _____ theater on Main Street.
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My new office has ______ window.
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We've been to _____ France three times.
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_____ apartments in the city center are very small.
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Leonardo is ______ actor.
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