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(DEFINITE ARTICLE)
For many English learners, articles are one of the most difficult things to
remember! Even more confusing, it is not ALWAYS necessary to use an article in
English.
Sometimes its easier to remember when NOT to use something, instead of trying
to memorize when to use something.
Here are some situations in which you dont need to use the.
People think all Canadians speak English and French, but theyre wrong!
I love chocolate!
a) Holidays
I live in Canada.
c) Companies
d) Universities
Her son graduated from Harvard.
*However, if the name of the university begins with University, then you must use
the':
e) Languages
I am studying Russian.
I speak French.
I have to go to work [the place where I work / the location] early tomorrow.
NOTE: you dont need an article for subjects you study at school: math,
geography, business, history, science
4. Sports
*Sports and other physical activities do not need an article:
5. Noun + number
Hes staying at the Hilton hotel in room 221.
[NOT the room 221]
6. Acronyms
An acronym is an abbreviation (a short form) of a name. It uses the first letter of
each word to form a new word.
a) If the acronym is pronounced as a word (not individual letters), dont use the.
the EU
the US
the CIA
the FBI