determiner

 

already known used before nouns to refer to particular things or people that have already been talked about or are already known

Can you pass the salt?

 

only one used before nouns when only one of something exists

Have you seen the Eiffel Tower?

 

singular noun used before a singular noun to refer to all the things or people described by that noun

The tiger has become extinct in many countries.

 

adjective used before some adjectives to make them into nouns

a home for the elderly

 

compare used before each of two adjectives or adverbs to show how one thing changes depending on another

The longer we live here, the more we like it.

 

each used with units or measurements to mean each or every

How many Belgian francs to the pound?

 

body used when referring to a part of the body

He held her tightly by the arm.

 

time used before numbers which refer to dates or periods of time

the sixties

 

music used with the names of musical instruments or dances to mean the type of instrument or dance in general

Can you play the violin?