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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Use of definite article before an adjective

Please advise which is proper: "The judicial behavior of arbitrators has been analyzed..." or "Judicial behavior of arbitrators has been analyzed..." Many non-native English speakers will omit the definite article. Does the presence of a defining adjective make "the" superfluous? Or is it still necessary? Thanks!
  

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Anonymous Does the presence of a defining adjective make "the" superfluous? No. In fact, it makes it even more likely that "the" will be used.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous Does the presence of a defining adjective make "the" superfluous?
  • No.
  • In fact, it makes it even more likely that "the" will be used.
  • Use " The judicial behavior of arbitrators".
  • CJ
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AnonymousDoes the presence of a defining adjective make "the" superfluous?
No. In fact, it makes it even more likely that "the" will be used. Use "The judicial behavior of arbitrators".

CJ
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