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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Definite article there?
Hi. Should there be the definite article before the word "adults" in the following example sentence? For this, let's say there is a boy whom even adults consider as an model person, someone to follow after. Thank you in advance for your help.
(says this about the boy with a sense of incredulity in his voice)
Wow, even (the?) adults follow his example.
(says this about the boy with a sense of incredulity in his voice)
Wow, even (the?) adults follow his example.
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If you are talking about unspecified adults, no the is needed. If you are talking about a specific group of adults previously identified, include the .
- If you are talking about unspecified adults, no the is needed.
- If you are talking about a specific group of adults previously identified, include the .
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If you are talking about unspecified adults, no the is needed. If you are talking about a specific group of adults previously identified, include the.
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