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This book explores the role of patriarchy in the Muslim and Christian communities.
Is 'the' necessary before 'Muslim'?
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"The" makes them the typical, representative communities of their type. Without "the", the book might concern only various communities of those types. It is unwise for a writer to rely on one little word to convey so much meaning.
- "The" makes them the typical, representative communities of their type.
- Without "the", the book might concern only various communities of those types.
- It is unwise for a writer to rely on one little word to convey so much meaning.
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"The" makes them the typical, representative communities of their type. Without "the", the book might concern only various communities of those types. It is unwise for a writer to rely on one little word to convey so much meaning.
0anonymousIs 'the' necessary before 'Muslim'?
No.
With 'the' it's similar to 'all'; without 'the' it's similar to 'some'.
CJ
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