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Hotmale Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I like (the) wind blowing ...

Hello,

I cannot decide whether I should insert the definite article "the" in this sentence:

"I love windsurfing. I like (the) wind blowing through my hair."

Can you, please, tell me whether to keep it or remove it?

Thank you
  

Top answer

Hotmale "I love windsurfing. Windsurfing - is a noun . Just like: I love chocolate.

— Grammarfreak

  • Hotmale "I love windsurfing.
  • Windsurfing - is a noun .
  • Just like: I love chocolate.
  • For your sentence, these are possible: I like the sensation of wind blowing through my hair.
  • - general statement, "the" pertained to "sensation".
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Hotmale"I love windsurfing.
Windsurfing - is a noun. Just like: I love chocolate. For your sentence, these are possible:
I like the sensation of wind blowing through my hair. - general statement, "the" pertained to "sensation". Blowing is a particip
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Although it works with and without the definite article, I would keep it if you are referring to the wind caused by the motion of the surfboard.
If you are talking about wind in general (skiing, surfboarding, parachuting, or windy weather) then leave it out.
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Many thanks, Grammar Geek and Alphecca Stars. Your explanations are most helpful Emotion: smile
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