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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Preposition

Hi,

That looks bad for the rest of the Malaysian people. Or

That looks bad for the rest of Malaysian people.

Why is it that "the" or preposition is sometimes left out?

Thanks
  

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The is missed out when talking about countries (except the USA, UK and UE). When talking about the populations you need the article. The Chinese, the Asians and the French etc.

  • The is missed out when talking about countries (except the USA, UK and UE).
  • When talking about the populations you need the article.
  • The Chinese, the Asians and the French etc.
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The is missed out when talking about countries (except the USA, UK and UE). When talking about the populations you need the article. The Chinese, the Asians and the French etc.

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