Today we will take a look at the last set of rules explaining use of ‘the’. ‘The’ is used before: * certain proper names of seas, rivers, mountain ranges, island groups, deserts and countries. the Himalayas, the Yamuna, the Sahara desert, the Netherlands * names consisting of noun + of + noun the Bay of […]
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Let us today see a few more places where ‘the’ is used: ‘The’ is used before: * superlatives ( third degree of adjectives ) the best day, the happiest moment, the most amazing experience * numbers used as adjectives the first row, the last week, the twelfth man * ‘only’ used as an adjective the […]
Using ‘The’-1
‘The‘, we all know, is an article. But where in a statement it is used is a little difficult, at times, to understand. Let us today make a beginning in understanding the usage of article ‘the’. ‘The’ is used before a noun when it is: * unique the earth; the stars; the galaxy * mentioned […]
So many People!!
English language is so varied that it sometimes leaves you wondering how can one remember so much! That’s true, but this is why you have Everyday Cup of English. The word ‘people‘ is such a plain simple word. But see how it takes different names at different places: At a match or tournament you call […]