numbers. (e.g.) I live on the third floor. We use the before some proper nouns such as : (e.g.) The Indian Ocean, The Arabian Sea We use the before names of most buildings, landmarks, monuments and natural wonders. (e.g.) The Park Hotel, The Taj Mahal We use the before names of places containing of (e.g.) The Republic of China.
The names of places ending in plurals. (e.g.) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, The Netherlands. Some proper nouns are not preceded by an article. w the names of continents - Africa, Asia w the names of countries - Belgium, India w the names of towns and cities.
– Tokyo, Chennai w the names of streets - Ritchie Street. Some nouns can be counted and they are called as countable nouns; some cannot be counted and they are called uncountable nouns. We use a or an only before countable nouns. (e.g.) A leaf fell off the tree.
(countable) Rain can cause flooding (uncountable) We use the with uncountable nouns, when it is clear to the reader which things we are referring to. We do not use the with uncountable nouns when we are talking in general. (Uncountable nouns do not take the plural forms). (e.g.) The rice in this super market is good.
Rice is the staple food of Asians. The word some can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns in the following ways. (e.g.) I want some apples. I want some papers.
10th - - A. Nagarajan and Dhanalakshmi want to buy a new house. They have come to see a house for sale. Complete the conversation below by adding a , an or the .
Nagarajan : Well, here we are, No. , Kaveri Street. I think this is house we saw online. What do you think of location?
Dhanalakshmi : It is in nice neighbourhood. And it’s close to the railway station. Nagarajan : And bus stop is not too far away. Dhanalakshmi : How many rooms are there?
Nagarajan : There are three rooms, kitchen and balcony. Dhanalakshmi : There is lawn behind house,