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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Why do we write.....'How tall is the Empire State building' and 'how tall is mount Everest'?
They are both one of a kind but only one includes 'the'
They are both one of a kind but only one includes 'the'
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'How tall is the Empire State building' and 'how tall is M ount Everest'? They are both one of a kind but only one includes 'the' This is an unfortunate inconsistency in English. In the case of well-known architectural sites and geographical features, you may have to memorize the form that is used because there is no rule that explains every case.
- 'How tall is the Empire State building' and 'how tall is M ount Everest'?
- They are both one of a kind but only one includes 'the' This is an unfortunate inconsistency in English.
- In the case of well-known architectural sites and geographical features, you may have to memorize the form that is used because there is no rule that explains every case.
- CJ
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Anonymous Why do we write.....'How tall is the Empire State building' and 'how tall is Mount Everest'? They are both one of a kind but only one includes 'the'This is an unfortunate inconsistency in English. In the case of well-known architectural sites and geographical features, you may have to memorize the form that is us
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