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What does the word 'the' signify in grammar?

  1. Indefinite article

  2. Definite article

  3. Conjunction

  4. Preposition

The correct answer is: Definite article

The word 'the' is classified as a definite article in grammar. Its primary function is to specify a particular noun that is known to the reader or listener. When 'the' is used before a noun, it indicates that the noun is not a general one, but rather a specific instance of it. For example, in the phrase "the dog," it suggests that both the speaker and the listener are aware of which dog is being referred to. This distinguishes it from indefinite articles, which generalize the noun instead. Therefore, understanding 'the' as a definite article is key in identifying the specificity of nouns in sentences.

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