The main uses of 'the'

  Here is a chart to show the main uses of the definite article 'the' .

Use	Examples
Referring to a specific noun that has already been mentioned	"I saw a cat in the park. The cat was black and white."
Referring to a specific noun that is known to both the speaker and the listener	"I parked the car in the garage."
Referring to a specific noun that is unique or one-of-a-kind	"The sun is shining brightly."
Referring to a specific noun that is a part of a larger group or category	"The red apple is my favorite fruit."
Referring to a specific noun that is used as a general concept	"The rain can be a nuisance."

As you can see, "the" is used to refer to a specific noun in a variety of contexts.

Here are some examples:

• The dog barked at the mailman. (referring to a specific dog)
• Can you pass me the salt shaker? (referring to a specific container of salt)
• The Eiffel Tower is a popular tourist attraction in Paris. (referring to a specific landmark)
• Have you seen the movie that won the Oscar last year? (referring to a specific movie)
• The car in the driveway needs to be washed. (referring to a specific car)

Exercise: Fill in the blanks with "the" in the following sentences:

1. ___ cat is sleeping on ___ windowsill.
2. Have you seen ___ latest episode of ___ Game of Thrones?
3. ___ Earth orbits ___ sun.
4. ___ children in ___ class are very well-behaved.
5. I need to buy ___ milk from ___ store.