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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

the day after tomorrow

Hey sis, I'm coming to visit you [the] day after tomorrow.

Is 'the' needed in this sentence.

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I would say yes, the is needed. You would be understood if you left out the , but it doesn't sound as complete that way. It sounds "telegraphic", "abbreviated".

— CalifJim

  • I would say yes, the is needed.
  • You would be understood if you left out the , but it doesn't sound as complete that way.
  • It sounds "telegraphic", "abbreviated".
  • CJ
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I would say yes, the is needed. You would be understood if you left out the, but it doesn't sound as complete that way. It sounds "telegraphic", "abbreviated".

CJ
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