When do we use "a/an" and "the"?

Whe use "the" when...

• We are thinking of a specific thing.

• We say what kind or person we mean.

Answer explanation

For example when we say:

"The Restaurant where we ate yesterday was really good."

We use the because we know which restaurant we are referring to, we are talking about a especific one.

We use "a/an" when...

• It is clear which thing or person we mean.

• We say what kind of thing or person we mean.

Answer explanation

For example when we say:

"We ate at a very expensive restaurant."

We are using A and AN because we are talking about a type of restaurant. A very expensive one.

Fill in the blank by using "a/an" or "the".

She works as ______ clerk in a very large bank.

Select the correct answer.

I go to the dentist ____ week.

• once a

• twuce an

• tree times the

• once an

Select the correct answer.

___ hotel

• a

• an

Select the correct option.

____ pencil.

• A

• An

Fill in the blank by using "a/an" or "the".

I’ll wait for you half ____ hour.

Select the correct answer.

She is ___ happy child.

• a

• an

Mark with an "X" where it is necessary to put "the".

Fill in the blank by using "a/an" or "the".

This table is made of _____ glass.