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Jigneshbharati Posted 7 years ago
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The tension
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The tension between them was almost tangible.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/tangible
Is "tension" uncountable here?
Why do we need definite article "the" before "tension"?
The tension between them was almost tangible.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/tangible
Is "tension" uncountable here?
Why do we need definite article "the" before "tension"?
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Jigneshbharati Is "tension" uncountable here? Yes, I would say so (despite the fact that "tensions" would also work). Jigneshbharati Why do we need definite article "the" before "tension"?
- Jigneshbharati Is "tension" uncountable here?
- Yes, I would say so (despite the fact that "tensions" would also work).
- Jigneshbharati Why do we need definite article "the" before "tension"?
- Because it is referring specifically to the tension between them .
- Compare: Tension can be a cause of headaches.
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JigneshbharatiIs "tension" uncountable here?
Yes, I would say so (despite the fact that "tensions" would also work).
JigneshbharatiWhy do we need definite article "the" before "tension"?
Because it is referring specifically to the tension between them. Compare:
Tension can be a cause of headaches.
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