atw: when to use 'a' and 'the'

From: "beadle whitehead" <beadle580@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:41:49 +0530

This may seem bleeding obvious, but what are the rules, guidelines, whatever 
ofr using 'a' and 'the' and not using them at all?

I am working with a lady from a non-English speaking background who has 
excellent English except for a few little things, like when to use 'a' and 
'the' and when to omit them altogether.

... when is it a rule, when do I refer to the rule, or are rules ...

... when do I speak of a danger, or just danger, and when does it become the 
danger?

Is there a reference book that explains this aspect of English grammar?

the /a bamboozled writer

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