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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

during dinner time

0Hi,02br
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00When you are using those words with "time" in it and precede them with "during" like the ones below, do you put "the"? 02br
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01i00Don't do anything but eating during (the?) dinner time/lunch time/break time.02i02br
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0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00do you put "the"? 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

— Clive

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00do you put "the"?
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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01font00do you put "the"? 02font02br
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01i01font00Don't do anything but eating during (the?) dinner time/lunch time/break time.02font02i02br
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00No, don't say 'the'.02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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00In the sentence, "01i00Don't do anything but eat during dinner time/lunch time/break time02i00," is the word "time" an uncountable or a countable. If it is an uncontable noun, then can you put "the" if a context exists to warrant that or if a phrase or clause restricts it to also warrant that? In your answer, can you also include one sen
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1font00Hi,02font02br
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00In the sentence, "01i00Don't do anything but eat during dinner time/lunch time/break time02i00," is the word "time" an uncountable or a countable. 01font00uncountable 02font00If it is an uncontable noun, then can you put "the" if a context exist
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0Hi,02br
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00Indeed language is an art and I painted with words a picture with a particular nuance and you interpreted it with the same "eyes"as mine. In due respect, I don't think I need to give an example because you have answered it pretty clearly. Any way, can I place "the" or "of" in the places shown?02br
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01i00The tone of your questio
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