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Snappy Posted 16 years ago
"They celebrated the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the independence of the country."
Can I understand that "the" before "independence" is optional?
Grammar
Phrase containing "of the ... of the ..."
"They celebrated the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the independence of the country."
Can I understand that "the" before "independence" is optional?
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" Can I understand that "the" before "independence" is optional? I wouldn't omit it, unless you are referring to the title of an event or document, in which case use capitals. " Clive
- " Can I understand that "the" before "independence" is optional?
- I wouldn't omit it, unless you are referring to the title of an event or document, in which case use capitals.
- " Clive
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Hi,
"They celebrated the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the independence of the country."
Can I understand that "the" before "independence" is optional? I wouldn't omit it, unless you are referring to the title of an event or document, in which case use capitals.
ie "They celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence o
"They celebrated the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the independence of the country."
Can I understand that "the" before "independence" is optional? I wouldn't omit it, unless you are referring to the title of an event or document, in which case use capitals.
ie "They celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence o
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