Definite Article: The
The definite article refers to a noun, either in the singular or plural. It can be used with uncountable nouns. The refers to a specific thing or quantity. It should be placed before the noun, or before the adjective which directly modifies the noun.
The definite article refers to a noun, either in the singular or plural. It can be used with uncountable nouns. The refers to a specific thing or quantity. It should be placed before the noun, or before the adjective which directly modifies the noun.
- Please give me the hammer.
- Please give me the red hammer; the blue one is too small.
- Please give me the nail.
- Please give me the large nail; it’s the only one strong enough to hold up this painting.
- Please give me the hammer and the nail.