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OttoJ Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
the rule
eg The US conquered Japan in the 50s, and Japan has since been under American rule. However, (the) American rule has not dampened the spirit of the Japanese people. They...
Do I need THE? What would be the difference of the use of it and the lack thereof?
Thank you. OJ.
Do I need THE? What would be the difference of the use of it and the lack thereof?
Thank you. OJ.
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OttoJ Do I need THE? No; it is better without, in fact. OttoJ What would be the difference of the use of it and the lack thereof?
- OttoJ Do I need THE?
- No; it is better without, in fact.
- OttoJ What would be the difference of the use of it and the lack thereof?
- There is no difference in meaning.
- Since 'rule' is uncountable and the previous sentence already makes it specific, no 'the' is necessary.
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OttoJDo I need THE?No; it is better without, in fact.
OttoJWhat would be the difference of the use of it and the lack thereof?There is no difference in meaning. Since 'rule' is uncountable and the previous sentence already makes it specific, no 'the' is necessary.
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This is not about grammar, but you might like to check up on the facts. America did not conquer Japan in the 50s.
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