Grammar-Quizzes - Article Summary

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"A" - One as an Example
1a	A one- as an example of the class - any (unspecific) A one- introduction / first mention specific)	Making a violin requires more than technical knowledge. We gave a violin to the music school.

All vs. The Class
1b	THE focus on the class (unspecific) -S focus on all in general (unspecific)	The wolf is a nocturnal animal. Wolves are nocturnal animals.

"The" - The Class vs. One
1c	THE focus on the class (unspecific) A one- as an example of the class - any (unspecific)	The banana grows in equitorial zones. (unspecific) A banana makes an excellent snack. (unspecific)

Specific vs. Unspecific
2	A one as an example of all - any (unspecific)	A comet appears to have a tail as it streaks through the sky.
	A one - first mention (specific)	A comet was seen in the sky last night. (An actual comet that we saw last night.)

"The" - Second Mention
3a	A one - first mention (specific) Not yet identified	This is a piece of a puzzle.
	THE is used for "second mention" (specific) Identified by previous mention	The piece fits into the top of the puzzle.
	THE is used for an item identified by being a part of an already mentioned item	The design of the puzzle is an eye peeking through a keyhole.

"The" - Identification by Other Means
3b	THE is used for an item Identified by its uniqueness (only one)	The earth is the 3rd planet from the sun.
	THE is used for an item Identified by name phrase after the noun elsewhere in the sentence.	The planet, Jupiter, is the 5th planet from the sun. The planet, 5th from the sun, is the largest.
	THE is used for an item Identified by shared knowledge. both see it both know which one both have previous experience	Look at cloud? (We both see it. We both know which one I'm talking about.)

Expressions
4a	THE is used for these items: landmarks geography countries miscellaneous	The Golden Gate Bridge is a beautiful landmark.