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AndyOrban Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

(The) damage

Hi.

1. During his visit, he also inspected damage caused by the earthquake.
2. During his visit, he also inspected the damage caused by the earthquake.

My teacher told me both are correct:
1. Damage - some but not all the damage caused by the earthquake.
2. The damage - all the damage caused by the earthquake.

I am sure he is right, but I just want to confirm. Thank you!

AO
  

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S. g. introducing it for the first time 'the damage' - use it as you would if you were using the definite article with a non-abstract noun.

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  • introducing it for the first time 'the damage' - use it as you would if you were using the definite article with a non-abstract noun.
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P.S. 2nd interpretation: 'damage' - use it as you would it if it could be preceded by 'a/an' like a non-abstract noun, e.g. introducing it for the first time
'the damage' - use it as you would if you were using the definite article with a non-abstract noun.

Is this correct or is my teacher's interpretation better??
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AndyOrbanI am sure he is right, but I just want to confirm. Thank you!
Yes.
Damage is generally a non-count noun.

The accident caused some damage to the car, but no one was injured.
There wasn't much damage to the engine.
The insurance will cover the cost to repair the damage.
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AS,
Thank you very much! Merry Christmas if you celebrate!
AO
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