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Deborahjeong Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

The years

"The" years of research proved pointless

Is that a correct sentence? I think "the" before years should not be there. Isn't it like "Years of Noun" without "the"

But I am not sure.

Could you help me clarify it?

Thanks

  

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More natural: There were years of research without any results. ) The past two years of research were fruitless. )

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  • More natural: There were years of research without any results.
  • ) The past two years of research were fruitless.
  • )
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More natural:

There were years of research without any results. (No specific period of time.)
The past two years of research were fruitless. (Specific period of time.)

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