The Definite Article
The definite article the is the most frequent (часто повторяемый) word in English.
We use the definite article in front of a noun when we believe the hearer/reader knows exactly what we are referring to.
• because there is only one:
The Pope is visiting Russia.
The moon is very bright tonight.
This is why we use the definite article with a superlative (превосходный (о степени)) adjective:
He is the tallest boy in the class.
It is the oldest building in the town.
• because there is only one in that place or in those surroundings:
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Dad, can I borrow the car? |
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(the car that belongs to our family) |
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When we stayed at my grandmother’s house we went to the beach every day. |
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(the beach near my grandmother’s house) |
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Look at the boy in the blue shirt over there. |
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(the boy I am pointing at)
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