Places(continents, countries, states, islands, towns etc.):
In general we do not use the with names of places:
- France is a very large country. (not the France)
- Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
- Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean.
- Peru is in South America.
But we use the in names with republic /'states'/ kingdom:
the Czech Republic
the United States of America (the USA)
the United Kingdom (the UK)
the -s (plural names)
We use the with plural names of countries/islands/mountains:
the Netherlands - the Canary Islands
the Philippines - the Alps
Seas, rivers etc.
We use the with names of oceans/seas/rivers/canals:
the Atlantic (Ocean) - the Mediterranean (Sea) - the Amazon
the (River) Nile - the Suez Canal - the Black Sea
Places in towns (streets, buildings etc.)
In general we do not use the with names of streets, squares etc:
- Kevin lives in Newton Street.
- Where is Highfield Road, please?
- Times Square is in New York.
We do not use the with names of airports, stations and many other important buildings:
Victoria Station - Kennedy Airport - Edinburgh Castle
Westminster Abbey - London Zoo
also
Cambridge University, Harvard University etc
But we use the with names, of most hotels, museums, theatres and cinemas:
The Regent Hotel - the National Theatre
The Science Museum - the Odeon (cinema)
the ... of ...
We use the + names with of...
- The Museum of Modern Art - the University of California.
- The Great Wall of China - the Tower of London.
We say the north/ the south/the east/the west(of ...):
- I've been to the north of Italy, but not to the south.
Make sentences in geography Use places:
1. Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
2. The Atlantic is between Africa and America.
3. Sweden is a country in northern Europe.
4. The Amazon is a river in South America.
5. Asia is the largest continent in the world.
6. The pacific is the largest ocean.
7. The Rhine is a river in Europe.
8. Kenya is a country in East Africa.
9. The United States is between Canada and Mexico.
10. The Andes are mountains in South America.
11. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand.
12. The Alps are mountains in central Europe.
13. The red Sea is between Saudi Arabia and Africa.
14. Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean.
15. The Bahamas are a group of islands near Florida.
Make the where necessary. If the sentences is already correct, write OK:
1. Kevin lives in Newton Street. OK.
2. We went to see a play at National Theatre. at the National Theatre.
3. Have you ever been to China? OK.
4. Have you ever been to Philippines? the Philippines.
5. Have you ever been to south of France? the south of France.
6. Can you tell me where Regal Cinema is? the Regal Cinema.
7. Can you tell me where Merrion Street is? OK.
8. Can you tell me where Museum of Art is? the Museum of Art.
9. Europe is bigger than Australia. OK.
10. Belgium is smaller than Netherlands. Belgium is smaller than the Netherlands.
11. Which river is longer - Mississippi or Nile? the Mississippi Or the Nile.
12. Did you go to National Gallery when you were in London? the National Gallery.
13. We stayed at Park Hotel in Hudson Road. the Park Hotel in Hudson Road.
14. How far is it from Trafalgar Square to Victoria Station (in London)? OK.
15. Rocky Mountains are in North America.The Rocky Mountains are in North America.
16. Texas is famous for oil and cowboys. OK.
17. I hope to go to United States next year. the United States.
18. Mary comes from west of Ireland. the west of Ireland.
19. Alan is a student at Manchester University. OK.
20. Panama Canal joins Atlantic Ocean And Pacific Ocean. The Panama Canal joins the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
