Himani10  +  427015 Thu, 04 Oct 07 03:44 PM hi, can anyone please tell me the exact usage of 'the'. i m really confused where to use it.... Himani10 Joined on Thu, Oct 4 2007 New Member 01

	Philip  +  427019 Thu, 04 Oct 07 03:53 PM  Himani10 wrote: hi, can anyone please tell me the exact usage of 'the'. i m really confused where to use it.... This question could result in a lengthy lesson!  'The' is the definite article in English, which means its general use is to designate a specific noun.  I saw a man in a grey suit ~ I saw the man you introduced me to yesterday. I'm waiting for a bus (any bus will do) ~ I'm waiting for the #3 bus. We can probably help you better if you have specific questions to post. Edit:  P.S.  Welcome to the forums!   Philip Joined on Thu, Jun 23 2005 Veteran Member 8,738 At reise er at leve! - H. C. Andersen Articles, Nouns, Definite Articles

	Murfhum  +  427168 Thu, 04 Oct 07 10:39 PM you can read here at the end of the page http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/540/01/ Murfhum Joined on Tue, Jun 5 2007 New Member 11

	Goodman  +  427178 Thu, 04 Oct 07 10:53 PM  Himani10 wrote: hi, can anyone please tell me the exact usage of 'the'. i m really confused where to use it.... Welcome to the English Forum. Which one? The English Forum, the one you just posted a question in.   I love the jacket mom bought me. Which jacket? The one mom bought me. The A line train leaves the station everyday at 7:30 in the morning. Which train? The A train   Most of the time, “the” is used to identify a specific or a known noun in a context i.e. (name, place, time, or objects). That’s about as plain as I can get for an explanation…   Goodman Joined on Mon, Nov 7 2005 Senior Member 3,816 The name says it all! Nouns