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Fcyhaha Posted 12 years ago
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i like "the" music
1.I like music.
2.I like the music.
Both correct?
is there any difference in meaning? Any cases where the definite article 'the' should not be used? thanks
2.I like the music.
Both correct?
is there any difference in meaning? Any cases where the definite article 'the' should not be used? thanks
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I like music simply means you like music. I like the music means you're talking about a specific song. Like when a music is played on the radio and you say, I like the music.
- I like music simply means you like music.
- I like the music means you're talking about a specific song.
- Like when a music is played on the radio and you say, I like the music.
- You like the music that's playing on the radio.
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I like music simply means you like music.
I like the music means you're talking about a specific song. Like when a music is played on the radio and you say, I like the music. You like the music that's playing on the radio.
I like the music means you're talking about a specific song. Like when a music is played on the radio and you say, I like the music. You like the music that's playing on the radio.
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rakaknohthanks so much!!! this is very clear to me:DI'm glad to hear that.
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The first sentence "I like music" refers to music in general without referring to any particular music. But the second sentence "I like the music", refers to a particular music. This is so because of the use of "the" which is called a definite article in English Language.
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"Like when a music is played on the radio and you say, I like the music."
In this context, shouldn't I say: "I like this music" instead of "the" ?
Thanks!
In this context, shouldn't I say: "I like this music" instead of "the" ?
Thanks!
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Anonymous"Like when a music is played on the radio and you say, I like the music."Like when a piece of music is played ...
Like when some music is played ...
AnonymousIn this context, shouldn't I say: "I like this music" instead of "the" ?You can say this,
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Both are correct in this situation but they don't both carry over to past tense.
"I liked this music." only applies if you are able to physically refer to some music close to you that's no longer playing (helped with a gesture to the radio, CD, album picture, songwriter's name, etc.).
"I liked the music." still applies if you are near or far and doesn't depend on a gestu
"I liked this music." only applies if you are able to physically refer to some music close to you that's no longer playing (helped with a gesture to the radio, CD, album picture, songwriter's name, etc.).
"I liked the music." still applies if you are near or far and doesn't depend on a gestu
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