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Ben0226 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

The usage of "the"

1. The leaves turn yellow.

2. Leaves turn yellow.

Which is better? Thanks!

  

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In most situations you're going to use the second version. g Leaves turn yellow in (the) autumn/fall. But consider this scenario Person A: Is that a deciduous tree?

  • In most situations you're going to use the second version.
  • g Leaves turn yellow in (the) autumn/fall.
  • But consider this scenario Person A: Is that a deciduous tree?
  • (pointing to the tree) Person B: I'm sure it is.
  • The leaves turn yellow in autumn.
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In most situations you're going to use the second version.


e.g


Leaves turn yellow in (the) autumn/fall.


But consider this scenario


Person A: Is that a deciduous tree? (pointing to the tree)


Person B: I'm sure it is. The leaves turn yellow in autumn.

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