Some names with 'the'.

 Some place names require "the" before them, while others do not. Here are some general rules to follow:

Use "the" before:

1. Geographical features: We use "the" before names of mountains, lakes, rivers, oceans, and seas. For example:

• The Rocky Mountains
• The Great Lakes
• The Mississippi River
• The Atlantic Ocean

2. Countries with plural names: We use "the" before the names of countries that have a plural form. For example:

• The United States
• The Netherlands
• The Philippines

3. Deserts and forests: We use "the" before the names of deserts and forests. For example:

• The Sahara Desert
• The Amazon Rainforest

Do not use "the" before:

1. Cities and towns: We don't use "the" before the names of cities, towns, or villages. For example:

• London
• Paris
• New York
• Tokyo

2. Countries with singular names: We don't use "the" before the names of countries that have a singular form. For example:

• Canada
• Mexico
• Australia

3. Continents: We don't use "the" before the names of continents. For example:

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe

Exercise: Choose the correct article ("the" or no article) to complete the following sentences:

1. I'm going to ___ Paris for vacation. (a) the (b) no article

2. ___ Amazon Rainforest is home to many unique animals. (a) the (b) no article

3. She's studying abroad in ___ United Kingdom. (a) the (b) no article

4. We visited ___ Grand Canyon on our road trip. (a) the (b) no article

5. Have you ever been to ___ South America? (a) the (b) no article

Answer Key:

1. No article
2. The
3. The
4. The
5. No article