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Which word is the definite article in English?
Which word is the definite article in English?
What percentage of all printed English-language words does 'the' account for?
What percentage of all printed English-language words does 'the' account for?
In which language do different genders or numbers have different forms of the definite article?
In which language do different genders or numbers have different forms of the definite article?
How is 'the' pronounced when followed by a consonant sound?
How is 'the' pronounced when followed by a consonant sound?
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What is the most frequently used word in the English language?
What is the most frequently used word in the English language?
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Study Notes
The Definite Article
- The definite article in English is "the".
- "The" accounts for around 1.2% of all printed English-language words.
- In languages like French, Spanish, German, and Italian, different genders or numbers have different forms of the definite article.
- When "the" is followed by a consonant sound, it is pronounced as /ði/ (thee).
- "The" is the most frequently used word in the English language.
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Test your knowledge of the definite article "the" in English with this quiz! Explore its various uses and learn how to correctly use it in sentences. Challenge yourself and improve your grammar skills with this informative quiz.
