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Englishnewbie Posted 14 years ago
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80% of XXX
Hello,
When you say some % of something, do you need THE?
For example, which is correct?
80% of cars are fuel-efficient.
80% of THE cars are fuel-efficient.
Here "cars" are used generally (not referring to specific cars).
Thanks.
When you say some % of something, do you need THE?
For example, which is correct?
80% of cars are fuel-efficient.
80% of THE cars are fuel-efficient.
Here "cars" are used generally (not referring to specific cars).
Thanks.
Top answer
Hi, 80% of cars are fuel-efficient. generic reference, ie all cars 80% of THE cars in Canada are fuel-efficient. specific reference Clive
- Hi, 80% of cars are fuel-efficient.
- generic reference, ie all cars 80% of THE cars in Canada are fuel-efficient.
- specific reference Clive
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Hi,
80% of cars are fuel-efficient. generic reference, ie all cars
80% of THE cars in Canada are fuel-efficient. specific reference
Clive
80% of cars are fuel-efficient. generic reference, ie all cars
80% of THE cars in Canada are fuel-efficient. specific reference
Clive
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