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Basic Details

Word: The

Part of Speech: Determiner

Meaning: A word used to point to a specific thing or person.

Synonyms: This, that

Antonyms: A, an

Idioms and Phrases

1. In the know: To be informed about something that is not common knowledge. Example: "Only a few people are in the know about the surprise party."
2. On the same page: To have the same understanding or opinion. Example: "Lets ensure we are on the same page before we start planning the event."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dog barked loudly when it saw a stranger at the door.

Example 2: The book on the table is my favourite story of all time.

Example 3: The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

Fun Fact

The word "the" is one of the most commonly used words in the English language, appearing in almost every sentence!

Famous Quote

"The only limit to our realisation of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." Franklin D. Roosevelt

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "the" mean?

a) A general word
b) A specific word
c) A noun
d) A verb

Answer: b) A specific word

2. Which of these is a synonym of "the"?

a) A
b) This
c) And
d) Is

Answer: b) This

3. Which of these is an antonym of "the"?

a) That
b) An
c) Some
d) These

Answer: b) An

4. Which sentence uses "the" correctly?

a) This is the cat I told you about.
b) The is a fun word to use.
c) Look at the dogs are running in the park.
d) We saw a elephant at the zoo.

Answer: a) This is the cat I told you about.

5. Which idiom means the same as "the"?

a) In the know
b) On the same page
c) N/A
d) As busy as a bee

Answer: c) N/A