Use of definite article (the)

Use of definite article (the)

Use of “The”-in proper noun:

General rules: Proper noun - usually there is no article before it.

For example: Jannatul lives in Dhaka.

Explanation: here “Jannatul” and “Dhaka” are proper nouns. So, they don’t have “The” before them.

Exceptions to the general rule : There are some exceptions to the above general rule. In some cases “The” is placed before the proper noun.

Exception(1): “The” precedes the name of all single things, that is, the terms of things that do not have a second.

For example-

1. The sun,
2. The moon,
3. The earth,
4. The sky,
5. The east,
6. The west,
7. The south,
8. The north,
9. The sky is blue.
10. The sun rises in the east.
11. The moon shines at night.
    

#But, although Allah is one, His name is never preceded by “The”.

For example:

1. Allah is kind.
2. Allah has created us.
   
3. We pray to Him.
   

Exception (2): Famous books, scriptures, and newspapers are preceded by “The”.

​For example:​

• The Bible- This is a collection of religious texts that are considered to be the sacred scripture of Christianity.
  
• The Quran - This is the central religious text of Islam.
  
• The Catcher in the Rye- It is often cited as a coming-of-age novel that explores themes of alienation and identity.
  
• The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - It is a humorous book that parodies science fiction and explores philosophical questions about the meaning of life.
  
• The Daily Telegraph - It is a conservative-learning newspaper in the UK that covers politics, business, and entertainment.
  

Exception (3): The precedes the name of a place, country, or organization with special meaning.

For example:-

PLACE

• The Hague - Refers to the seat of government in the Netherlands, where the Dutch parliament and other important institutions are located.
  
• The Vatican - Refers to the city-state that serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, where the Pope resides.
  
• The Kremlin - Refers to the fortified complex in Moscow that serves as the Russian President's residence and the Russian government's seat.
  
• ChatGPT
  
• The Alamo - A historic mission in San Antonio, Texas, known for the notable battle during the Texas Revolution in 1836.
  
• The Amazon - is the largest rainforest in the world, covering much of South America.
  
• The Tower of London - the historic castle located in central London, England that has served as a royal palace, prison, and armory over the centuries.
  
• The Taj Mahal - the mausoleum in Agra, India that Emperor Shah Jahan built in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
  
• The Colosseum - the ancient amphitheater in Rome, Italy that was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles.
  
• The Great Barrier Reef - the world’s largest coral reef system, located off the coast of Australia.
  
• The Louvre - the famous museum in Paris, France that houses some of the world’s most famous artworks.
  

Country

• The United States - this refers to the United States of America, a country located in North America.
  
• The Netherlands - this refers to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a country in Western Europe.
  
• The Philippines - this refers to the Republic of the Philippines, an archipelago country in Southeast Asia.
  
• The United Arab Emirates - refers to a country located in the Middle East, composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, and Umm al-Quwain.
  
• The Maldives - this refers to the Republic of Maldives, a small island nation located in the Indian ocean.
  

Organization

• The United Nations - Refers to an international organization established in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations around the world.
  
• The European Union serves as a union with political and economic dimensions.