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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Modifying a proper noun

Hi. Please help. I believe the name "London Bridge" doesn't take the definite article "the" when used in sentences like "We toured London Bridge yesterday." Now, if we decide to add a descriptive adjective like "great" or "fabulous" in front of the name "London Bridge" (assuming it is appropriate), do we have to put the definite article in front of it? Could we leave it out?

eg,
He toured the great/fabulous London Bridge yesterday.

How about if we use adjectives like "modern" and "old" in front of it? Do we have to put the definite article in front of it or could we leave it out?

eg,
He likes the modern London Bridge better than the old London Bridge.
  

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Anonymous if we decide to add a descriptive adjective like "great" or "fabulous" in front of the name "London Bridge" (assuming it is appropriate), do we have to put the definite article in front of it? Yes. Anonymous How about if we use adjectives like "modern" and "old" in front of it?

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous if we decide to add a descriptive adjective like "great" or "fabulous" in front of the name "London Bridge" (assuming it is appropriate), do we have to put the definite article in front of it?
  • Yes.
  • Anonymous How about if we use adjectives like "modern" and "old" in front of it?
  • The guideline applies to any adjective.
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Anonymous if we decide to add a descriptive adjective like "great" or "fabulous" in front of the name "London Bridge" (assuming it is appropriate), do we have to put the definite article in front of it?
Yes.
AnonymousHow about if we use adjectives like "modern" and "old" in front of it?
The guideline applies to any adjective
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