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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Can I omit "the" before a noun

Hello, I know "the" is used to refer to a particular thing. But if we want to refer to two different particular things, can we omit "the" before the 2nd noun? for example: which one is correct? the intercept and the slope, or the intercept and slope? 1. The model includes the two factors of the intercept and the slope. 2. The model includes the two factors of the intercept and slope. I will appreciate for your help.
  

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It is possible, but when you are clearly referring to separate items, use it. Compare these: The model includes the two factors of the intercept and the slope. The flag includes the hammer and sickle.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is possible, but when you are clearly referring to separate items, use it.
  • Compare these: The model includes the two factors of the intercept and the slope.
  • The flag includes the hammer and sickle.
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It is possible, but when you are clearly referring to separate items, use it. Compare these:

The model includes the two factors of the intercept and the slope.
The flag includes the hammer and sickle.
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Do not double-post, Elisabeth. It makes extra work for us.
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Mister MicawberThe flag includes the hammer and sickle.
The American flag is often referred to as "The stars and stripes", not "the stars and the stripes".
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