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Shuhin_trixx Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
"the" usage
Hello my dear Friends,
I was wondering which sentence is grammatically correct as a general statement:
Lions and tigers are animals from cat family.
Lions and tigers are the animals from cat family.
I thank you in advance for your precious help.
I was wondering which sentence is grammatically correct as a general statement:
Lions and tigers are animals from cat family.
Lions and tigers are the animals from cat family.
I thank you in advance for your precious help.
Top answer
Actually, the word 'animals' is not necessary, because we all know what's being talked about. I would suggest: Lions and tigers are members of the cat family.
- Actually, the word 'animals' is not necessary, because we all know what's being talked about.
- I would suggest: Lions and tigers are members of the cat family.
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Actually, the word 'animals' is not necessary, because we all know what's being talked about. I would suggest: Lions and tigers are members of the cat family.
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Hi Philip,
Thanks a lot for your reply
From your suggested sentence I conclude that the use of article "the" is unnecessary
Thanks a lot for your reply
From your suggested sentence I conclude that the use of article "the" is unnecessary
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