1) before singular nouns that we have already mentioned with a/an: We saw an elephant. The elephant was standing under some trees. 2) before singular, plural or uncountable nouns when we say ...

SATs tests taken by 11-year-olds (Year 6) in English schools are going to be toughened up, say the Department of Education, to make to make sure every child gets a 'solid grounding' in the basics of ...