Lesson 14

•Articles
• Definite Article
• Indefinite Article
• Zero Article
 Definite Article (the)
• Classes:
• The tiger is an endangered species.
• The computer revolutionized human’s life.
• The rich have to pay
more tax.
• The French smoke a lot.
 Definite Article (the)

• Unique things/people:
• (The) Queen of Denmark.
• The sun
• The moon
• (The) President of France.
 Definite Article (the)
• Musical instruments:
(in general)
• Jane plays the flute.
• The guitar is my favourite
instrument.
• I would like to learn to play
the piano.
 Definite Article (the)

• Emphasis: (rising tone)

• I saw the Nicole Kidman on the
street!
• This is the place for a nice
holiday.
 Definite Article (the)
• Rivers: The Nile
• Mountain ranges: The Andes.
• Seas/oceans: The Pasific, the Caspian sea
• Directions: The south, the north-west
• Areas: The Middle East, The Antarctic
• Some countries: The United States, The
Netherlands, The Czech Republic
 Definite Article (the)

• Post-modified place names:

• Leeds University
• The University of Leeds
• London Tower
• The tower of London
 Indefinite Article (a/an)
• Jobs/Occupations:
• Natasha is an architect.
• Per:
• 5 dollars a killo.
• Three times a week.
• Unknown people’s names:
• A Miss Robinson called for you.
 Zero Article
• Names:
• I’m reading a book about Picasso.
• Compare with:
• She bought a Picasso at the auction.
(a painting by Picasso)
• The Smiths are coming for dinner.
(a family)