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Newguest Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

title for the book

Hi

Which is better as a title for the book: The Power of Subconsciousness or Subconsciousness Power???

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How about: 'The Power of the Subconscious'

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How about: 'The Power of the Subconscious'
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NewguestHi

Which is better as a title for the book: The Power of Subconsciousness or Subconsciousness Power???

thanks
Hi,
It is always better to use the first form than the second one. Here is the reason.
The Power of Subconsciousness means the power possessed by the subconsciousness and that is what you had actually meant, I b
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AnnvanHow about: 'The Power of the Subconscious'
My thoughs exactly!

(Good to see you Ann - you've been hiding lately!)
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Hi

But why "subconscious" instead of "subconsciousness"??? And do I have to put "the" before this word?

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You need the "the" before "subconscious," yes. Not before "subconsciousness."

As for why -- I don't know. I just really prefer Annvan's version.
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Grammar GeekYou need the "the" before "subconscious," yes. Not before "subconsciousness."

As for why -- I don't know. I just really prefer Annvan's version.

So it means that both "subconsciousness" and "subconscious" are correct and you just prefer the second version more? Is there any rule why do I have to put "the" before subconscious and
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