The definite & indefinite article - when (not) to use it?

The Definite Article - when (not) to use it?
Bram Eekman
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The Definite Article - when (not) to use it?
Bram Eekman

Slide 1 - Slide

Translate into English:
De tijd zal het leren.
A
Time will tell.
B
The time will tell.

Slide 2 - Quiz

Translate into English:
Het leven van een leraar is zwaar.
A
The life of a teacher is tough.
B
Life of a teacher is tough.

Slide 3 - Quiz

Translate into English:
De prijzen zijn te hoog.
A
The prices are too high.
B
Prices are too high.

Slide 4 - Quiz

Translate into English:
De prijs van brood is te hoog.
A
The price of bread is too high.
B
Price of bread is too high.

Slide 5 - Quiz

Translate into English:
Lunch is om 12:30.
A
Lunch is at 12:30.
B
The lunch is at 12:30.

Slide 6 - Quiz

Translate into English:
Zij zit in het ziekenhuis.
A
She is in the hospital.
B
She is in hospital.

Slide 7 - Quiz

Translate into English:
De meeste mensen.
A
The most people.
B
Most people.

Slide 8 - Quiz

Translate into English:
Hij speelt gitaar.
A
He plays guitar.
B
He plays the guitar.

Slide 9 - Quiz

When (not) to use it?

Slide 10 - Slide

Translate into English:
Haar vader is leraar.
A
Her father is teacher.
B
Her father is a teacher.

Slide 11 - Quiz

Translate into English:
Ik heb hoofdpijn.
A
I have headache.
B
I have a headache.

Slide 12 - Quiz

Quite some differences
  • Study p 83-85 of your Reference Book
  • Make sure next time you understand when to use and
  • When not to use the (in)definite articles
  • Then make exercise 20 (Unit 1, Lesson 1), and
  • Check your answers

Slide 13 - Slide