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12. before a proper noun if it represents a particular class of people or if it is defined
by some defining clause or phrase. For example,

y Kalidasa is the Shakespeare of India.
y Arjun is the Tendulkar of our local cricket team.

Repetition of the Article

Repetition of an article changes the meaning of a sentence. For example,

y I have a red and white shirt. (a shirt with two colours—red and white)
y I have a red and a white shirt. (two shirts, one—red, the other—white)

Omission of the Article
Remember
No article is used
The can be used before uncountable
1. before an uncountable noun. nouns when they refer to something
For example, specific. For example,
y Milk is good for health. • The milk sold in this shop is organic.
y Iron is a useful metal. • The grass in my lawn is very soft.
y Grass is green.

2. before plural countable nouns when they do not refer to any particular people or
things. For example,
y Men should respect women.
y Roads should be safe even for pedestrians.

3. before proper nouns such as names of people, countries, continents, cities, lakes,
hills and mountains. For example,
y Mohan is my brother.
y We live in India.
y Nainital has a better climate than Delhi.
y Agra is known for the Taj Mahal.
y Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

4. before the names of meals if they refer to the occasion, not food. For example,

y I take breakfast at 8 o’clock.
y Lunch is at 1:00 p.m.
Note
5. before the names of certain buildings such
as school, court, prison, hospital, church if However, if the purpose is different
they are visited or used for their primary from the primary purpose, we use
purpose. For example, articles. For example,
• I have come to the hospital to meet
y We go to school every day. my friend.
y She will appear in court tomorrow. • We catch the bus from the church.

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