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At Work 2. MK - Language Work - Grammar - The Definite Article - Explanation The definite article is used: • before proper names in the plural: the USA, the Alps. • before the words cinema/pictures/movies, theatre, cathedral and office: We agreed to go to the movies to see the new Star Wars film. • when we have the verb play together with a musical instrument: My friend plays the percussion. • before the names of oceans, seas, rivers, hotels, theatres, cinemas, ships and most newspapers and magazines: In the weekends I often read the Daily Telegraph. The definite article is not used: • before proper names in the singular: I walk through Regent's Park every morning. • before the nouns church, school, college, market, hospital, prison, sea, work, bed when the building or place is used for what it is really meant for: We go to school almost every day. But: They agreed to meet outside the school. • before terms like life, death, time, truth and crime if they are used in general sense: Crime is becoming a big problem in Norway too. Life is wonderful. But if we talk about a special life or a special crime we have to use the article: The crime committed by the defendant was terrible. • when we talk about our daily meals: When do you have breakfast? But if we talk about the food or a special meal we use the article: The dinner was quite good. © Aschehoug Page 1 of 1