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AskAndAnswer Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Earth or the Earth, both?
When referring to the planet within the celestial context, can you refer to planet Earth as "the Earth"?
Examples:
a. The magnetic field within our galaxy, plagues the Earth.
b. The Earth's atmosphere has been deteriorating over the years.
c. The Earth is a magnificent planet.
A. and B. sound OK to me, but C doesn't.
Thanks!
Examples:
a. The magnetic field within our galaxy, plagues the Earth.
b. The Earth's atmosphere has been deteriorating over the years.
c. The Earth is a magnificent planet.
A. and B. sound OK to me, but C doesn't.
Thanks!
Top answer
In scientific English the names of our planets are capitalized and have no article: Jupiter is the biggest planet. Venus is hotter than Mars. Earth is the name of our planet.
- In scientific English the names of our planets are capitalized and have no article: Jupiter is the biggest planet.
- Venus is hotter than Mars.
- Earth is the name of our planet.
- In everyday conversation the earth is often used.
- Don't capitalize earth if you use the article.
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In scientific English the names of our planets are capitalized and have no article:
Jupiter is the biggest planet.
Venus is hotter than Mars.
Earth is the name of our planet.
In everyday conversation the earth is often used. Don't capitalize earth if you use the article. There are fixed expressions without the article and w
Jupiter is the biggest planet.
Venus is hotter than Mars.
Earth is the name of our planet.
In everyday conversation the earth is often used. Don't capitalize earth if you use the article. There are fixed expressions without the article and w
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