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Daily Lesson
chapter 1
Parts of Speech
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Preposition
Conjunction
Interjection
chapter 2
Sentence Structure
Basic Sentence
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound Complex Sentences
Sentence Fragments
Run On Sentences
Clauses
Phrases
chapter 3
English Tenses
Present Simple
Present Continuous
Present Perfect
Present Perfect Continuous
Past Simple
Past Continuous
Past Perfect
Past Perfect Continuous
Future Simple
Future Continuous
Future Perfect
Future Perfect Continuous
chapter 4
Modal Verbs
Can And Could
May And Might
Must And Have To
Should And Ought to
Will And Would
chapter 5
Conditionals
Zero Conditional
First Conditional
Second Conditional
Third Conditional
Mixed Conditionals
chapter 6
Passive Voice
Passive Voice
chapter 7
Gerunds and Infinitives
Gerund Usage
Infinitive Usage
chapter 8
Reported Speech
Direct Speech
Indirect Speech
chapter 9
Relative Clauses
Defining Clauses
Non-Defining Clauses
Relative Pronouns
chapter 10
Articles
Definite Articles
Indefinite Articles
Definite Articles
What is a Definite Article?:
A definite article is a word that specifies a particular noun. In English, the only definite article is "the."
Purpose of Definite Articles:
Definite articles help indicate that the noun referred to is unique or already known to the reader or listener.
Functionality:
"The" serves to clarify which specific person, place, or thing is being discussed, distinguishing it from others of the same kind.
Contextual Importance:
The usage of "the" often depends on the context of the conversation or text, helping to convey whether the noun is known or unknown to the audience.
When to Use "the"
Specific Reference:
Use "the" when referring to a specific noun that both the speaker and listener are familiar with.
Example: “Please close the door.” (Referring to a specific door)
Unique Entities:
Use "the" with unique nouns, such as the sun, the earth, or the president.
Example: “The sun rises in the east.”
Previous Mention:
Use "the" when the noun has already been mentioned in the conversation or text.
Example: “I saw a dog. The dog was barking.”
Superlatives:
Use "the" with superlative adjectives to indicate the highest degree.
Example: “She is the smartest student in the class.”
General vs. Specific Reference
General Reference:
When talking about a whole class of nouns, do not use "the."
Example: “Dogs are loyal animals.” (Refers to dogs in general)
Specific Reference:
Use "the" when discussing a specific instance or example of a noun.
Example: “The dogs in the park are playing.” (Refers to specific dogs known to the speaker and listener)
Definite Articles
When to Use "the"
General vs. Specific Reference