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English Grammar›Ch 6: Articles & Determiners›Definite Article The
Mastering specific nouns, unique entities, geography, and omissions for top exams.
Use the definite article 'the' before unique things, superlatives, mountain ranges, and rivers. Always omit 'the' before languages, meals, and games in standard competitive exams.
Smart Memory Hooks
| Category | Use 'The' | Omit 'The' |
|---|---|---|
| Geography | The Ganga, The Alps | Mount Everest, Asia |
| Academics | The English (people) | Speak English |
| Daily Life | Play the piano | Play cricket, Have lunch |
Superlatives
(Best in class)
Best in class
He is the tallest boy here.
Rivers
(Flowing water bodies)
Flowing water bodies
The Yamuna is polluted.
Ordinals
(Order numbers)
Order numbers
She won the first prize.
Languages
(No article needed)
No article needed
I study Hindi and French.
He climbed the Mount Everest.He climbed Mount Everest.
Never use 'the' before individual mountain peaks.
We had the dinner at 8 PM.We had dinner at 8 PM.
Omit 'the' before standard names of meals.
She plays the tennis daily.She plays tennis daily.
Do not use 'the' before names of sports and games.
Q1.Choose the correct sentence for your exam:
Q2.Identify the grammatically correct option: