UNIT 3

The vs No article

   The
     -Uses before nouns of which there is only one.
     -Uses before a noun which has become definite as a result of being mentioned a second.
     -Uses before name of seas, rivers, chains of mountains, groups of islands and plural names of countries.
     -Uses before musical instruments
   No article
     -We do not use an article when we talk about plural nouns when we are talking generally.

Example:

1. How much money do you want?Give me - 10 dollars 
2. I gave him the money that I found
3. She is the only person here that speaks Japanese
4. I live in - London 
5. This kind of - weather make me happy 
6. She brought the plant that is next to the window 

Indirect questions

   We use indirect questions when we want to make more polite questions. They have an opening phrase before the main question. For yes/no questions use if/whether after the opening phrases.

Example: 

1. Where is the post office?...Could you tell me where the post office is.
2. What does this word mean?...Do you know what this word means.
3. What time is it?...I wonder what time it is.
4. Where did you park your car?...Can't you remember where you parked your car.
5. Is Ann coming to the meeting?...I don't know if Ann is coming to the meeting.
6. Where does Jack live?...Do you have any idea where Jack lives.
7. What time did he leave?...Do you know what time he left.
8. Where can I change some money?...Could you tell me where I can change some money.