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USF Posted 14 years ago
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I would appreciate it if you could help me in this case!
I know both styles are correct, but could you tell which form you prefer and in what situations. (I didn't use question mark and question form, is it correct?)
Climate is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.
The climate is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.
I know both styles are correct, but could you tell which form you prefer and in what situations. (I didn't use question mark and question form, is it correct?)
Climate is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.
The climate is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.
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When you use definite article "the" you mean some particular climate, and without "the" you mean climate in general.
- When you use definite article "the" you mean some particular climate, and without "the" you mean climate in general.
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When you use definite article "the" you mean some particular climate, and without "the" you mean climate in general.
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Thanks for the reply, you're right, but in this case I'm quite sure that both styles mean the same. I mean in there, you're free to choose either form, but the meaning is the same.
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youzou,
Typhoons cost millions in damages to China's coastal regions every year. - General statement, no "the " required.
youzoubut in this case I'm quite sure that both styles mean the same. I mean in there, you're free to choose either form, but the meaning is the same.Not true!In your examples, only the one without "the" is correct.
Typhoons cost millions in damages to China's coastal regions every year. - General statement, no "the " required.
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I see no difference. You get that in English. There are many ways to say the same thing.
The exclamation point is wrong. Use a period. The question sentence needs a question mark: could you tell which form you prefer and in what situations?
The exclamation point is wrong. Use a period. The question sentence needs a question mark: could you tell which form you prefer and in what situations?
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Thank you enoon, but I guess a probable difference!
I would choose the without 'the' version to show that I'm more confident, and saying that YES! I am right. Do you have any problem? Just want to illustrate my perception with exaggeration. Of course I know that it is not very obvious. e.g. A professor who wants to be looked or looks more serious and knowledgeable would use without the v
I would choose the without 'the' version to show that I'm more confident, and saying that YES! I am right. Do you have any problem? Just want to illustrate my perception with exaggeration. Of course I know that it is not very obvious. e.g. A professor who wants to be looked or looks more serious and knowledgeable would use without the v
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youzouDo you agree?Not at all. I repeat that I see no difference.
The verb is "to ***** up", not "to *****". It is somewhat vulgar.
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