1st Bac Grammar

Unit 2: Grammar: Articles (a/an, the) & 'Used to'

Articles: a/an, the, Ø (no article) (أدوات النكرة والمعرفة)

Small words that specify if a noun is general or specific.

a/an (Indefinite): General or first-time mentions. "I saw a dog." (any dog) / "She is an engineer."
the (Definite): Specific, unique, or known nouns. "The dog I saw was brown." / "The sun is hot."
Ø (No Article): General uncountable or most proper nouns. "I like (Ø) coffee." / "We visited (Ø) France."

'Used to' (كان يفعل / اعتاد أن)

Describes a past habit or state that is no longer true.

Affirmative (+): "I used to play tennis every day." (I don't play anymore).
Negative (-): "I didn't use to like vegetables." (But now I do).
Question (?): "Did you use to live here?"

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