7 Read the information about a/ an and the. Then find examples in the text.
1 We use a / an with singular nouns, when we
mention something for the first time.
2 We use the:
a when we mention something again.
b with superlatives.
C with ordinal numbers.
d for things that are unique.
e.
We don't use a / an and the before the
names of people, countries and cities.
d
2. When he (arrived), we (were having) dinner.
3. While they (were playing) tennis, we (took) our dog for a walk.
4. When I (got) up, he (was sitting) in the garden and (reading) a book.
5. I have (never been) to India.
6. I'm not sure if we (shall visit) her tomorrow.
7. No, I don't want to eat anything because I have (just had) lunch.
8. She (slept) well last night.
9. Look! Susan (is swimming) in the pool.
10. When he (was walking) down the street, he (saw) Jill.
11. She always (takes) a shower in the morning.
12. After we (had taken) some photos of the cathedral, we (went) to the next restaurant to have dinner.
13. They (met) my brother an hour ago.
14. This is the most beautiful painting I have (ever seen).
15. They (told) us that it (would rain) the next day.
2. When he arrived, we had had dinner.
3. While they were playing tennis, we took our dog for a walk.
4. When I got up, he was sitting in the garden and reading a book.
5. I have never been to India.
6. I'm not sure if we will visit her tomorrow.
7. No, I don't want to eat anything because I have just had lunch.
8. She slept well last night.
9. Look! Susan is swimming in the pool.
10. When he was walking down the street, he saw Jill.
11. She always takes a shower in the morning.
12. After we take some photos of the cathedral, we will go to the next restaurant to have dinner.
13. They met my brother an hour ago.
14. This is the most beautiful painting I have ever seen.
15. They told us that it would rain the next days.