10-18-2017, 09:27 AM
Rule 39:
Before the names of newspapers, magazines, etc. Examples:
the Hindustan Times, the Statesman, the Deccan Chronicle, etc.
Rule 40:
Before groups of islands.
Examples:
the Andamans, the West Indies, etc.
Rule 41:
Before the names of certain countries.
Examples:
the Yemen, the Sudan, the Hague, etc.
Rule 42:
Before the dates of months.
Examples:
the 23 October, 1949, the 15th August, 1947, etc.
THE is omitted in the following ways:
Rule 43:
The is omitted before a common noun used in the widest sense.
Examples:
In general woman is kind-hearted.
Man is not immortal.
Rule 44:
Before material nouns.
Examples:
Gold is a precious metal.
Note: The may be used with a material noun if it is used with an adjunct which makes it definite.
Example:
The gold we use in India is all imported.
Rule 45:
Usually before proper nouns
Example:
Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Rule 46:
Before abstract nouns used in a general sense.
Examples:
Honesty is the best policy
Sincerity pays dividends
Note: If an abstract noun is qualified by an adjective or an adjectival phrase or clause may have the article 'the' before it.
Example:
The wisdom of Moses is biblically significant.
Rule 47:
Before the words - father, mother, aunt, uncle etc. in general sense. But if these words are used with reference to the society, nation, religion etc. use of 'the' is compulsory.
Compare the following:
Father is very angry today
Gandhiji, the father of the nation, led a simple and a truthful life.
Rule 48:
Before predicative nouns denoting a position that is normally held at one time by one person only. Examples:
Mr. Kiran was elected chairman of the committee.
He became principal of our college in 1996.
Rule 49:
Before plural nouns which are used to denote a class.
Examples:
Historians study old monuments for research purposes.
Camels are useful animals to the Libyans.
Rule 50:
Before plural nouns used in general sense.
Example:
Members are requested to pay their subscriptions in time.
Rule 51:
Before the names of meals
Examples:
I had lunch at 2.30 p.m.
Let's have dinner at 9.00 p.m.
Note: 'The' can be used when meals are preceded by an adjective or a clause or phrase particularising them.
Examples:
The dinner given by our colony association yesterday was not properly arranged.
What about the wedding dinner tonight?
Rule 52:
Before common nouns used in pairs.
Examples:
He worded day and night to prepare for the C.S. exam.
Both husband and wife are supposed to take part in this competition.