Definite article "the"

Definite article "the"

Use "the" with any noun when the meaning is specific; for example, when the noun names the only one (or one) of a kind.

• Would you like an appetizer?

• Yes. The fried clams sounds delicious.

• I am in the mood for seafood.

• Then I recommend the grilled shrimp.

Use the definite article "the" to name something a second time.

It comes with a salad.

Ok. I'll have the salad.

Multiple Choice

A. What do you feel like eating tonight?

B. Well, ___________ seafood special sounds delicious.

• a

• an

• the

Multiple Choice

B. Well, what about _________ Thai chicken?

Thai food is usually spicy.

• the

• a

• an

Fill in the Blank

A. There are two kinds of soup: chicken noodle and mixed vegetables.

B: I think I'd like _________ chicken noodle. I am not a vegetable fan.

Multiple Select

What would you like for your main course? We have _______ nice grilled chicken special on _________ menu tonight

• a

• an

• the

• an

Multiple Choice

A. I'm in the mood for _____ really spicy dish.

• a

• the

• an

Fill in the Blank

B: That sounds good. I'll have __________ chicken special.