| 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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He has _____ interesting job.
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Sally is _____ tallest girl in the class.
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Did you talk to _____ teacher?
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We've been to _____ France three times.
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Question 5 |
Jim plays _____ basketball after school.
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Leonardo is ______ actor.
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Question 7 |
My new office has ______ window.
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I have _____ idea!
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Question 9 |
_____ apartments in the city center are very small.
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There's ______ problem with the equipment.
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Question 11 |
Martha hates _____ vegetables.
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Question 12 |
My father loves _____ flowers in the city park.
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They're going to see ______ show at _____ theater on Main Street.
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We have _____ friend who lives in Florida.
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Question 15 |
Bob has _____ great idea for a new product.
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