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Count and noncount nouns

Singular and plural

Refer to something for the first time

Used with

Only one of something

Superlatives

Oceans, rivers, lakes

Chains of a business (hotels, theaters, museums)

Count and noncount

Singular and plural

Refer to things in general

Used with

Transportation

People's name

Countries, towns, streets

Routine places

Count nouns

Singular

Refer to something already known

Used with

Professions

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