Unit 52: THE

We can use the at the beginning of a noun phrase. The form of the never changes: it is the same for singular, plural and mass nouns. This unit tells you when to use it.

When we can understand which thing / person

FROM THE SITUATION:

It was a busy day. The restaurant was very crowded.
(The restaurant that I worked in today.)

We had a profitable shift. The restaurant brought in a lot of money and so did the bar.
(The restaurant and the bar this shift.)

When I left the restaurant, I shut off the lights and the cash register..
(The lights and the cash register in the restaurant)

BECAUSE IT IS WELL KNOWN:

The manager is increasing the prices again.

When we say which thing / person

The utensils in IKEA are rather inexpensive.
I cooked dinner on the Friday before last.
It was the second time he had been there.
The history of your restaurant is very interesting.