Use of English: zero article or the definite article?

Use of English: zero article or the definite article?

Read the 'Explore Grammar' box on p27 of your Student's Book

What did you understand of point B?

Let's practise!

Multiple Choice

The 'zero article' is used when referring to nouns ...

• in a general sense

• in a specific way

Multiple Select

Which of the underlined nouns is being referred to in a general sense?

• I love going to museums.

• Do you often go to the shop on the corner?

• Do you plan to go to university after you graduate?

Multiple Choice

We use 'the' when referring to nouns in ..

• a general sense

• a specific way

Multiple Select

Which of the following nouns in being referred to in a specific way?

• She studied French at the University of Amsterdam.

• I would like the cupcake with the pink frosting, please.

• I love taking long walks in summer.

That's it!

• Now go to page 27&28 of your Student's Book

• p27 Ex. 3 & 4 and p28 Ex. 1,2,3 & 4

• (20 min)