English Grammar Guide


The with Only One Thing


Usage - the

When there is only one of a thing, there are no choices or we already know which thing, we use the the first time we mention the noun.

  • Only 1
  • No choices

Grammar - the

  • Only 1: the + NOUN (1st mention)
  • I turned on the TV.
  • No choices: the + NOUN
  • Your bag is on the floor.

Forms - thethe

ONLY 1 (1st)2nd/...
the doorthe door
the whiteboardthe whiteboard
the TVthe TV
the floorthe floor

Examples - Only 1 vs Many Possible Nouns

  • I ate a biscuit. I turned on the TV and watched a film. I saw a rat by the door.
Symbols & Abbreviations
N.Noun

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