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Perfect Stranger Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Correct or not no. 72: in reference to

Dear All,

Is the following sentence correct? Is the comma necessary?

In your presentation, please include a map where the colony of Maryland can be easily seen in reference to other colonies.

Thank you
  

Top answer

Yes, although I'd say '. . the other colonies'.

— Clive

  • Yes, although I'd say '.
  • .
  • the other colonies'.
  • I wouldn't say the comma is mandatory, but I recommend it.
  • Clive
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Yes, although I'd say '. . . the other colonies'.

I wouldn't say the comma is mandatory, but I recommend it.

Clive
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Thank you Clive. Is there a rule behind it? Why do we have to use the definite article in front of other colonies?

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Is there a rule behind it? Not that I know of. The pause just lets the reader absorb the idea that the sentence is going to be about his presentation.

Why do we have to use the definite article in front of other colonies?
the other colonies clearly means all of them

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