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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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"the" widely accepted belief, OR "a" widely acceted belief

I cannot decide whether I should use "the" or "a"

1) He criticized the widely accepted belief that the earth is flat.
2) He criticized a widely accepted belief that the earth is flat.

Which one is right?
  

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Say 'the' . If it is widely accepted, most people are already aware of it.. Clive

  • Say 'the' .
  • If it is widely accepted, most people are already aware of it..
  • Clive
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Say 'the' .
If it is widely accepted, most people are already aware of it..

Clive

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