Hi,<br/><br/>I think the article the can be extend to situations where the article the is expected due the context or the flow of the writing.<br/><br/>OK, but how far can we extend that reasonabity? How about here? Is this valid?<br/><br/><i>Reading is good. Reading helps one to improve their four skill areas of Engish learning.<u> The</u> reading instinct deals ...</i><br/><br/><i>The </i>before "reading instinct" valid?