0
Rommel Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

I should not omit 'the' before 'developing' in this sentence, should I? Is it acceptable to use 'countries' twice in the sentence?

I should not omit 'the' before 'developing' in this sentence, should I? Is it acceptable to use 'countries' twice in the sentence?

A number of countries, particularly the developing countries, experience economic crisis.

  

Top answer

Rommel I should not omit 'the' before 'developing' in this sentence, should I? You certainly may; I would. Rommel Is it acceptable to use 'countries' twice in the sentence?

  • Rommel I should not omit 'the' before 'developing' in this sentence, should I?
  • You certainly may; I would.
  • Rommel Is it acceptable to use 'countries' twice in the sentence?
  • Sure.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
RommelI should not omit 'the' before 'developing' in this sentence, should I?

You certainly may; I would.

RommelIs it acceptable to use 'countries' twice in the sentence?

Sure.

0

Is it acceptable to use 'countries' twice in the sentence?Yes, but you an also say

eg A number of countries, particularly the developing ones, experience economic crisis.


Clive

Related Questions