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Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Took part in / in the high jump
Can I say,
John took part in the / in high jump. (I choose wihout "the" because "high jump " is a game, so no need to put, am i right?)
John took part in the / in high jump. (I choose wihout "the" because "high jump " is a game, so no need to put, am i right?)
Top answer
John took part in the high jump. -- Wrong )
- John took part in the high jump.
- -- Wrong )
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John took part in the high jump.
(I choose wihout "the" because "high jump " is a game, so no need to put, am i right?-- Wrong)
(I choose wihout "the" because "high jump " is a game, so no need to put, am i right?-- Wrong)
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These types of games are more like individual talents, for which we use the definite article.
He took part in the foot race.
He won the 5000 meter race.
Joe won the 50-meter breast stroke.
He performed a great high dive with two twists and a jackknife.
He will compete in the summer games / Olympics.
We do not use an article with (collective) team spo
He took part in the foot race.
He won the 5000 meter race.
Joe won the 50-meter breast stroke.
He performed a great high dive with two twists and a jackknife.
He will compete in the summer games / Olympics.
We do not use an article with (collective) team spo
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