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Deborahjeong Posted 8 years ago
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The or without the

1. Where were you living when war broke out?2. Where were you living when the war broke out?Which one is correct, the or without the? I think (that) because the phrase "where were you living" sounds specific and definite, I need to put the war instead of war. Could you help me clarify it? Thanks.
  

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deborahjeong 1. 2. Which one is correct, the or without the?

— Mister Micawber

  • deborahjeong 1.
  • 2.
  • Which one is correct, the or without the?
  • Both are OK.
  • The first is uncountable; the second is specific and countable.
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deborahjeong1. Where were you living when war broke out?2. Where were you living when the war broke out?Which one is correct, the or without the?

Both are OK. The first is uncountable; the second is specific and countable.

deborahjeongI think (that) because the phrase "where were you living" sounds specific and definite, I need
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