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Pastsimple Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
the name / title of the film
Hi,
some non-native English teachers criticize their students for saying "the name of the film / book". Those teachers argue that "the title of the film / book" is the only correct expression. However, I think I've heard "the name of the film / book" before and I do use it (well, that's not a proof of correctness at all but since most of my English has been "picked up" and not taught - who knows?
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My question is: Am I right when I think that both expressions are correct? If so, which is more natural / common?
Thank you in advance.
some non-native English teachers criticize their students for saying "the name of the film / book". Those teachers argue that "the title of the film / book" is the only correct expression. However, I think I've heard "the name of the film / book" before and I do use it (well, that's not a proof of correctness at all but since most of my English has been "picked up" and not taught - who knows?
).My question is: Am I right when I think that both expressions are correct? If so, which is more natural / common?
Thank you in advance.
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Both used about the same at the New York Times.
- Both used about the same at the New York Times.
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Hi,
I hear 'the name' much more than 'the title'.
eg ''What was the name of the movie?
I also hear this kind of thing a great deal: 'What was the movie called?', 'I saw a great movie last night called . . .', etc.
Best wishes, Clive
I hear 'the name' much more than 'the title'.
eg ''What was the name of the movie?
I also hear this kind of thing a great deal: 'What was the movie called?', 'I saw a great movie last night called . . .', etc.
Best wishes, Clive
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At The Atlantic, Clive is right (3 hits for the name, 1 for the title)
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