How to use the definite article? Could you help me ?
I have found it's difficult to understand the usage of the definite article "the" . For example , sometimes we use "first impression " but sometimes " the first impression ". I so confused .

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How to use the definite article? Could you help me ?
I have found it's difficult to understand the usage of  the definite article "the" . For example , sometimes we use "first impression " but sometimes " the first impression ". I  so confused .

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Simply put:

When you´re making a general statement, you don´t use an article. (Dogs have tails. First impressions are important.)

You use "the" when you´re about something specific. (The dog has black fur. The first impression I had of him was good.)

You should read and listen a lot in order to get a feel for it. Good luck with English :)

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It is dificult to learn this.

Examples:
First impressions are important to find your place when you move.

the first impression I got of the new kid was they were poor as he came to school with holes on his clothes.

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The definite article makes it more specific, you could say : "First impressions are important." This means you are talking about all first impression, but if you say "The first impression he made was bad," you'really making specifically about one first impression.

I hopedont I helped~.

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hi jennifer, add friend with me. toghether improve our english

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Sorry I only know English AND Chinese. Thank you for your answer .

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