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Englishlearner123 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
The both/both
Hi ,
Can we use "the both" anywhere in a context .Please tell me the difference between"the both" & "both" in usage.I would appreciate your help.
Thanks in advance
Daniel
Can we use "the both" anywhere in a context .Please tell me the difference between"the both" & "both" in usage.I would appreciate your help.
Thanks in advance
Daniel
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I have seen or heard it quite a few times but I have never seen it discussed in a grammar book! My Helsinki English ear might accept a phrase with of. Something like this: ...
- I have seen or heard it quite a few times but I have never seen it discussed in a grammar book!
- My Helsinki English ear might accept a phrase with of.
- Something like this: ...
- and then the both of them went out.
- There is absolutely no grammatical need for the even in that context: ...
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I have seen or heard it quite a few times but I have never seen it discussed in a grammar book! My Helsinki English ear might accept a phrase with of. Something like this: ... and then the both of them went out. There is absolutely no grammatical need for the even in that context: ... and then both of them / they both went out.
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I agree - but it's used to add emphasis sometimes. Go on, get out! The both of you! Out!
There's no need for it. I think I would use it only in direct address. I would be far less likely to say "the both of them went out" than "the both of you can kiss my shiny metal ..."
There's no need for it. I think I would use it only in direct address. I would be far less likely to say "the both of them went out" than "the both of you can kiss my shiny metal ..."
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