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Eng.noob Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Of the 2 ideas, (the) former seems to be (the) better

Hello all,

In above sentence, should the 2 THE be present? Or 1 or none?
-thanks.
  

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Hello, You need the first 'the'. The second 'the' is optional (and perhaps a little formal). Best wishes, Seonaid

— Seonaid

  • Hello, You need the first 'the'.
  • The second 'the' is optional (and perhaps a little formal).
  • Best wishes, Seonaid
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Hello,

You need the first 'the'. The second 'the' is optional (and perhaps a little formal).

Best wishes,

Seonaid
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