The
the is used with single things.

  • The only person he thought about was himself.
  • The earth‘s atmosphere is made up of a mixture of highly mobile gases.
  • Winters in Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, can be bitterly cold.
  • The President made a brief statement to the press.
  • The sun is the generator and maintainer of all life.

a, an or the is not used with Breakfast, lunch, dinner . but if there is an adjective before, a, an or the is used.

  • We have breakfast at 8.
  • I usually have lunch at home.
  • They have just had dinner.
  • What shall we cook for dinner?
  • I insist you stay for dinner.
  • Why don’t we go on our discussion after lunch?

BUT:

  • The chefs prepared a magnificent dinner for the Queen and her guests.
  • A traditional Japanese breakfast typically consists of rice, miso soup and pickled vegetables.
  • We had a large breakfast.
  • We only had time to grab a quick lunch.





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