Problem in using the definite article

by Vinod
(US)

Hi,
I'm not a native English speaker; therefore, I always have problem correctly using the definite article "the" in my sentences. Can you please provide a rule of thumb for its correct usage.
Thanks.

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May 05, 2010
 The Definite Article
by: Audrey

Here is a link that may help.

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar/definite-article



Best wishes.

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