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When we use a noun for the first time in a conversation, do we use the article "a" or "the"? sākt mācīties
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When we use a noun for the first time in a conversation, we use the article "a"
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If then refer to the same thing or person again, do we normally use "a" or "the"? sākt mācīties
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If we then refer to the same thing or person, we normally use "the"
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In which situation do we use the definite article "the" when we use a noun for the first time? sākt mācīties
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We use the definite article "the" when we use a noun for the first time only when the speaker and the listener both know who or what is being talked about.
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Give me an example, please. ("the" for the first time) sākt mācīties
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The book which is on the table is yours.
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Do we use the indefine article when we talk about people's job? sākt mācīties
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Yes, we use the indefinite article when we talk about people's job
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Would you like to be a teacher? sākt mācīties
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No, I don't like to be a teacher.
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Do you know anyone who works as a waiter? sākt mācīties
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No, I don't know anyone who works as a waiter.
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Do you note down all the new English words you hear? sākt mācīties
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No, I don't note down all the new English words I hear.
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Do you take notes in a notebook during the lesson? sākt mācīties
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No, I don't take notes in a notebook during the lesson.
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Why not? (don't take note during the lesson) sākt mācīties
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Because if I did, I couldn't give my full attention to what was being said.
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Do you note anything diffrent about this room from last lesson? sākt mācīties
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No, I don't note anything diffrent about this room from last lesson.
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What coulour are the banknotes of your country? sākt mācīties
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The banknotes of my country are green and blue.
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Can women normally sing higher notes than men can? sākt mācīties
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Yes, women can normally sing higher notes than man can.
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Does each key on a piano keyboard play diffrent notes? sākt mācīties
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Yes, each key on a piano keyboard play diffrent notes.
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What's the diffrence between a note and a letter? sākt mācīties
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The diffrence between a note and a letter is that a note is normally shorter then a letter and less formal.
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Why did soldiers wear aromour in the old days? sākt mācīties
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Soldiers wore armour in the old days to protect themselvs in battle.
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How can we prevent a fire from spreading? sākt mācīties
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We can prevent a fire from spreading by making everything around wet.
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Do you think people are basically the same all over the world? sākt mācīties
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No, I don't think people are basically the same all over the world.
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Have you ever visited a particular part of the world simply because you were fascinated by the local culture? sākt mācīties
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No, I've never visited a particular part of the world simply because I was fascinated by the local culture.
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