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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

How to use the definitive article in these examples

Hi! I would like to know when I should use the definitive article. When I'm talking about protein deficiency in general I assume that I don't have to use the definitive article. When I'm talking about protein deficiency in a particular country e.g. in China should I use the definitive article? Or, when I'm talking about accountancy in a particular company should I use the definitive article?
  

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Your assumptions are generally correct but the final choice really depends on the individual contexts. The article is often uncalled for even if you think the noun is specific.

— Mister Micawber

  • Your assumptions are generally correct but the final choice really depends on the individual contexts.
  • The article is often uncalled for even if you think the noun is specific.
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Your assumptions are generally correct but the final choice really depends on the individual contexts. The article is often uncalled for even if you think the noun is specific.
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Anonymousdefinitive definite
As shown.

CJ
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Could you give some examples of the correct usage?
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AnonymousCould you give some examples of the correct usage?
There are whole books on the topic, Anonymous: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Little-Words-Students-Articles/
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