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Musicgold Posted 15 years ago
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Article question - financing plan

Hi,

I am not sure if ‘the’ is required before ‘financing plans’. When I am asking this question, I don’t know if there is a plan at all. The use of ‘the’ seems to make it appear that there are some plans.

What are the financing plans for the project?

Thanks.
  

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Hi, I am not sure if ‘the’ is required before ‘financing plans’. When I am asking this question, I don’t know if there is a plan at all. The use of ‘the’ seems to make it appear that there are some plans.

— Clive

  • Hi, I am not sure if ‘the’ is required before ‘financing plans’.
  • When I am asking this question, I don’t know if there is a plan at all.
  • The use of ‘the’ seems to make it appear that there are some plans.
  • What are the financing plan s for the project?
  • ' This indicates that the speaker expects there is or should be a plan.
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Hi,

I am not sure if ‘the’ is required before ‘financing plans’. When I am asking this question, I don’t know if there is a plan at all. The use of ‘the’ seems to make it appear that there are some plans.

What are the financing plans for the project?

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Thanks Clive.

Does the use of 'plans' convey a different meaning?
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Hi,

Not really, except that the word 'plan' is a little more precise, a little more definite. Sounds like I really want some details.

Clive
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MusicgoldThe use of ‘the’ seems to make it appear that there are some plans.
True, but I think that's what you want - not just any plans, but those particular plans that you expect to be associated with that particular project.

CJ
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