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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Article - The

Hello,
Can I ask you, why I will write this sentece with article THE?

I dropped phone on the floor.

That floor is not some specify, no?

Thank you very much! =´))
  

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Anonymous That floor is not some specify, no? It's not a specific floor, is it? Actually, it is.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous That floor is not some specify, no?
  • It's not a specific floor, is it?
  • Actually, it is.
  • You didn't drop the phone on just any floor in the whole world.
  • There was only one specific floor that you dropped it on.
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AnonymousThat floor is not some specify, no? It's not a specific floor, is it?
Actually, it is. You didn't drop the phone on just any floor in the whole world. There was only one specific floor that you dropped it on. This is implied by the situation.

CJ
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Additionally, you should white"the phone. "
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Englishmaven Additionally, you should white"the phone. "
typo: write
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