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TinyPixie Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Definite article

Dear All!



Is this sentence grammatically correct? I am not sure about the definite article here.

The main bronchus is compressed from the outside.



Thank you!
  

Top answer

The main bronchus is compressed from the outside. No problem. I'd say the article is optional: compressed from outside compressed from the outside It's probably more common to include the article.

— Avangi

  • The main bronchus is compressed from the outside.
  • No problem.
  • I'd say the article is optional: compressed from outside compressed from the outside It's probably more common to include the article.
  • To my ear, "the outside" is more specific in suggesting that the pressure is applied to the area immediately surrounding the bronchus.
  • "
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The main bronchus is compressed from the outside. No problem.

I'd say the article is optional:

compressed from outside

compressed from the outside

It's probably more common to include the article.

To my ear
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