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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

The definite article

Dear all,

Please guide me whether the following are correct:

I am the teacher Antoine.
I like the pop star Elvis Prestely.
I love the singer Fairuz.

I used the definite article before a common noun followed by a proper noun. If they are not correct, please tell me the reason why.

I appreciate your response.

Best regards,
Antoine Ghannoum
  

Top answer

Yes, the definite articles are correct. If "I am the teacher" is intended as a statement that can stand by itself, with "Antoine" being additional information, then the first sentence could do with a comma: "I am the teacher, Antoine". g.

— GPY

  • Yes, the definite articles are correct.
  • If "I am the teacher" is intended as a statement that can stand by itself, with "Antoine" being additional information, then the first sentence could do with a comma: "I am the teacher, Antoine".
  • g.
  • you are distinguishing yourself from other teachers with different names -- then it's OK without the comma.
  • Spelling: Presley .
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Yes, the definite articles are correct.

If "I am the teacher" is intended as a statement that can stand by itself, with "Antoine" being additional information, then the first sentence could do with a comma: "I am the teacher, Antoine". However, if "Antoine" is essential identifying information -- e.g. you are distinguishing yourself from other teachers with different names -- then it's OK
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