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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

article requirement

Is the first article in this sentence optional or required?

Nothing should be done without ‘the’ approval of the intuition.

I think it is optional and better without it. Do you agree?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

Optional? Perhaps. But, in this case, it is much better WITH the definite article.

— Xerxes

  • Optional?
  • Perhaps.
  • But, in this case, it is much better WITH the definite article.
  • g.
  • We have applied to the institution for approval.
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Optional? Perhaps.
But, in this case, it is much better WITH the definite article.

E.g.
We have applied to the institution for approval.
But
We have applied for the approval of the institution.
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Nothing should be done without ‘the’ approval of the intuition. Do you mean 'institution'?rzm
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XerxesOptional? Perhaps.
Thanks for replying.
XerxesBut, in this case, it is much better WITH the definite article.
In which case? The sentence I provided or the ones you wrote below!
Xerxes.g.We have applied to the institution for approval.But We have applied for the approval of the institution.
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AnonymousIn which case? The sentence I provided or the ones you wrote below!
In your case (the original example).
AnonymousHowever, in the sentence I provided I used the word ‘intuition’, not institution - just making sure that you did not think it was an error!
I DID think it was a typo. "Intuition" doesn't really make much
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XerxesIn your case (the original example).
I see.
XerxesI DID think it was a typo. "Intuition" doesn't really make much sense. How you get an approval from intuition?
It’s a quote I read. I guess it is just metaphorical, meaning if you are not able to understand something then don’t do it, thus get the intuition’s approval.
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AnonymousDo you agree in this case?
I wouldn't say it that way.
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Xerxes AnonymousDo you agree in this case?I wouldn't say it that way.
I see. I thought it was a bit of an awkward way to say it too. Do you mind showing me how you would say it?
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Why don't you give it a try yourself first?
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Xerxes Why don't you give it a try yourself first?
Hmm. Let me try.

Nothing should be done with the lack of (our) intuition.

how about that?
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AnonymousHmm. Let me try. Nothing should be done with the lack of (our) intuition.how about that?
Not bad, but this could use some improvement. For example:

Nothing should be done without consulting one's intuition first.
Nothing should be done without listening to one's intuition first.

Also, if you want to be a bit more ca
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