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Maelstrom Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Close to shore/close to THE shore?
Should I add a definitive article to this clause("somewhere 'close to shore'")?(same logic, should I add "a" in this question sentence? Why or why not???)
I've heard people say it without the definitive article when using it but then, on the other hand, don't people mostly say "close to town" instead of "close to THE town"?
Just curious, thanks in advance!:)
I've heard people say it without the definitive article when using it but then, on the other hand, don't people mostly say "close to town" instead of "close to THE town"?
Just curious, thanks in advance!:)
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Dolphins swim close to shore where they can find small fish to eat. ) On Cape Cod in the summer, you can sometimes see dolphins swimming close to the shore. (a specific beach area)
- Dolphins swim close to shore where they can find small fish to eat.
- ) On Cape Cod in the summer, you can sometimes see dolphins swimming close to the shore.
- (a specific beach area)
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Dolphins swim close to shore where they can find small fish to eat. (a general description, valid for any shore.)
On Cape Cod in the summer, you can sometimes see dolphins swimming close to the shore. (a specific beach area)
On Cape Cod in the summer, you can sometimes see dolphins swimming close to the shore. (a specific beach area)
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