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Hanuman_2000 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Truth

Sir,

1.HE spoke the truth.

2. They should learn the value of truth.


Why in (1) "the truth" has been used, on the other hand in (2) only "truth".

Thanks.
  

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In the first sentence he uttered some particular true statement. The definite description (with "the") shows the particularity of the statement. "He" actually said something which was true.

— CalifJim

  • In the first sentence he uttered some particular true statement.
  • The definite description (with "the") shows the particularity of the statement.
  • "He" actually said something which was true.
  • It would not be normal to say "He spoke truth".
  • In the second sentence they should learn the value of any and all truth.
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In the first sentence he uttered some particular true statement. The definite description (with "the") shows the particularity of the statement. "He" actually said something which was true. It would not be normal to say "He spoke truth".

In the second sentence they should learn the value of any and all truth. "truth" in this sentence represents the general idea of "telling what is t
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