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Natalli. Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Article Problem
Dear Teachers,
Please tell me if the following Nouns get the definite article "the".
E.g. Listen to the radio or listen to radio.
Listen to the music or listen to music. (which ones are correct?)
As far as I know we have the following expressions
On the radio
but
By radio (am I right?)
Thanks beforehand
Regards
Nata...
Please tell me if the following Nouns get the definite article "the".
E.g. Listen to the radio or listen to radio.
Listen to the music or listen to music. (which ones are correct?)
As far as I know we have the following expressions
On the radio
but
By radio (am I right?)
Thanks beforehand
Regards
Nata...
Top answer
Hi Nata, It really depends upon the context in which you use the phrases and expressions. Sometimes you do and sometimes you don't (need the article). Examples: If you listen to the radio you're likely to improve your accent.
- Hi Nata, It really depends upon the context in which you use the phrases and expressions.
- Sometimes you do and sometimes you don't (need the article).
- Examples: If you listen to the radio you're likely to improve your accent.
- When I was in the Navy, all I did was listen to radio transmissions from ships coming into port.
- When I'm driving, I love to listen to music on the radio.
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Hi Nata,
It really depends upon the context in which you use the phrases and expressions.
Sometimes you do and sometimes you don't (need the article).
Examples:
If you listen to the radio you're likely to improve your accent.
When I was in the Navy, all I did was listen to radio transmissions from ships coming into port.
When I'm
It really depends upon the context in which you use the phrases and expressions.
Sometimes you do and sometimes you don't (need the article).
Examples:
If you listen to the radio you're likely to improve your accent.
When I was in the Navy, all I did was listen to radio transmissions from ships coming into port.
When I'm
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These are OK:
Listen to the radio
Listen to the music or listen to music. -- Both OK; the first refers to specific music
On the radio
(X?) By radio -- This I think is not right, but these are: by bus, by email , by air.
Listen to the radio
Listen to the music or listen to music. -- Both OK; the first refers to specific music
On the radio
(X?) By radio -- This I think is not right, but these are: by bus, by email , by air.
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