The critters that live in the ocean
From SciShow, a YouTube channel about science. Scientists found a well-preserved shipwreck dating back to the time of Ancient Greece.
This might not come as a surprise, but not all shipwrecks are as beautifully-preserved as this one. Even wrecks half as old are prone to serious damage and decay. The problem is often the critters that live in the ocean.
- What is the difference between "the critters" and just "critters" here? What does the definite article imply?
- Would "critters" be correct and natural?
Top answer
"that live in the ocean" makes these critters definite enough to warrant the definite article. It is not definitely wrong to omit the article, but it is more natural to include it.
- "that live in the ocean" makes these critters definite enough to warrant the definite article.
- It is not definitely wrong to omit the article, but it is more natural to include it.
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"that live in the ocean" makes these critters definite enough to warrant the definite article. It is not definitely wrong to omit the article, but it is more natural to include it.
0LerethelWould "critters" be correct and natural?
It's colloquial American English. Better use of English would be creatures or animals.
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