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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Article THE or not ?
Hi everyone, here is my question, about using the article "THE" or not :
If we have this list : France, Vietnam, China, Japan
A: All these countries are in Europe.
B: No, Vietnam and Japan are THE exceptions (1)
No, Vietnam and Japan are exceptions (2).
Which one is right ( 1 or 2)?
If we have this list : France, Vietnam, China, Japan
A: All these countries are in Europe.
B: No, Vietnam and Japan are THE exceptions (1)
No, Vietnam and Japan are exceptions (2).
Which one is right ( 1 or 2)?
Top answer
I prefer: No, Vietnam and Japan are THE exceptions. because it is a specific, limited list. e.
- I prefer: No, Vietnam and Japan are THE exceptions.
- because it is a specific, limited list.
- e.
- to a rule), then the definite article is not used.
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I prefer: No, Vietnam and Japan are THE exceptions. because it is a specific, limited list.
If you are talking about general exceptions (i.e. to a rule), then the definite article is not used.
If you are talking about general exceptions (i.e. to a rule), then the definite article is not used.
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B: No, Vietnam and Japan are THE exceptions (1) Suggests they are the only exceptions.
No, Vietnam and Japan are exceptions (2). Leaves open the possibility that they may not be the only exceptions.
( Do you think the speaker k
B: No, Vietnam and Japan are THE exceptions (1) Suggests they are the only exceptions.
No, Vietnam and Japan are exceptions (2). Leaves open the possibility that they may not be the only exceptions.
( Do you think the speaker k
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