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Why "the" in one and not in others

0I have few sentences below and need an explanation as to why there is a "the" in one place and not in others.02br
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01u00The TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFLiBT02u00) tests all four language skills.02br
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01u00TOEFLiBT02u00 emphasizes integrated skills.02br
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01u00TOEFLiBT02u00 has been itntroduced in the U.S.. 0-
  

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S.. 02font 02br 02br 00In #2 and #3, TOEFLiBT is very clearly a proper name. 02br 02br 00#1 is different.

— Clive

  • S..
  • 02font 02br 02br 00In #2 and #3, TOEFLiBT is very clearly a proper name.
  • 02br 02br 00#1 is different.
  • When a native speaker sees/hears the phrase 01i 00TOEFL Internet-based Test02i 00, he doesn't really see/hear the word 01i 00test02i 00 as part of a proper name.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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01font00I have few sentences below and need an explanation as to why there is a "the" in one place and not in others.02font02br
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01font01u00The TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFLiBT02u00) tests all four language skills.02font02br
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