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Englishnewbie Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

the movie Matrix

Hello,

When we say

I liked the movie Matrix. Here we use "THE."

BUt when you say

I welcomed Senator Rodham. HEre we use no "THE."

Is the difference between a PERSON and an object?

Thanks.
  

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A name takes no article. Let's not use The Matrix because it already had a "the" in it. Let's use Gone with the Wind .

— Enoon

  • A name takes no article.
  • Let's not use The Matrix because it already had a "the" in it.
  • Let's use Gone with the Wind .
  • I liked the movie Gone with the Wind .
  • BUT I liked Gone with the Wind .
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A name takes no article. Let's not use The Matrix because it already had a "the" in it. Let's use Gone with the Wind.

I liked the movie Gone with the Wind.

BUT

I liked Gone with the Wind.

I welcomed the senator.

BUT

I welcomed Senator Rodham.
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englishnewbieIs the difference between a PERSON and an object?
No. It's the difference between a common noun ( movie ) and a proper noun (Senator Rodham).

I liked [Matrix / Gone with the Wind / Star Wars].
I liked the movie [Matrix / Gone with the Wind / Star Wars].

I welcomed [Inez / Ken / Senator Kennedy / Mr. Smith].
I welcomed th
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THank you both for the reply.

So it's

I like Senator Rodham.

I like the distinguished quest Senator Rodham?

Is this because "Senator" is considered part of "Rodham"?
Thanks.
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englishnewbieTHank you both for the reply.So it'sI like Senator Rodham.I like the distinguished quest Senator Rodham?Is this because "Senator" is considered part of "Rodham"?Thanks.
Yes. That is also why it gets a capital letter. "I like the senator from Illinois." "I like Senator Rodham of Illinois."
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