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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
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I saw this comment on PlayStore.
I love this app. I helps me keep my little sister entertained so the rest of the family can watch TV.
Why is the article the used in front of 'the' family? The speaker mentioned the family for the first time.
I love this app. I helps me keep my little sister entertained so the rest of the family can watch TV.
Why is the article the used in front of 'the' family? The speaker mentioned the family for the first time.
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'the rest of family' would be incorrect English. Rover
- 'the rest of family' would be incorrect English.
- Rover
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