5 Questions
Which word is the definite article in English?
The
What percentage of all printed English-language words does 'the' account for?
7 percent
In which language do different genders or numbers have different forms of the definite article?
French
How is 'the' pronounced when followed by a consonant sound?
/ðə/
What is the most frequently used word in the English language?
The
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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