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Believer Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Why the past perfect?
Hi,
1. On the Thursday, May 10, 2007 issue of the Korea Herald in its Editorials/Opinion page, I saw this paragraph in the article titled "Paths taken by European nations and Korea":
In the race between the two candidates, the people of France sided with Sarkozy. That's because the French, who until now had used violent protests to counter government-led labor reforms, felt a heightened sense of crisis regarding the future of their country, which has degenerated into the "sick man" of Europe.
2. I also want to ask some questions on the article titled "Raising a political bigot," which was on the Tuesday, August, 2007 issue of the Korea Herald in its Opinon page.
As a New York Times-CBS-MTV survey demonstrated in June, we lean left on many issues, such as gay rights and health-care coverage.
Can you tell me where did 'the' for 'the New York Times' go if the newspaper has 'the' as part of its name? I thought the name most newspapers have 'the'.
Another sentence from the mentioned or said article:
It's not necessary that we're centrist. We're just eclectic.
Why the word 'centrist' does not have an article?
It's not necessary
1. On the Thursday, May 10, 2007 issue of the Korea Herald in its Editorials/Opinion page, I saw this paragraph in the article titled "Paths taken by European nations and Korea":
In the race between the two candidates, the people of France sided with Sarkozy. That's because the French, who until now had used violent protests to counter government-led labor reforms, felt a heightened sense of crisis regarding the future of their country, which has degenerated into the "sick man" of Europe.
2. I also want to ask some questions on the article titled "Raising a political bigot," which was on the Tuesday, August, 2007 issue of the Korea Herald in its Opinon page.
As a New York Times-CBS-MTV survey demonstrated in June, we lean left on many issues, such as gay rights and health-care coverage.
Can you tell me where did 'the' for 'the New York Times' go if the newspaper has 'the' as part of its name? I thought the name most newspapers have 'the'.
Another sentence from the mentioned or said article:
It's not necessary that we're centrist. We're just eclectic.
Why the word 'centrist' does not have an article?
It's not necessary
Top answer
Most newspapers do not have "The" as a constituent part of their title. "The Times [ of London]" is the notable exception. Is is technically the New York Times, the Guardian, the Evening News.
- Most newspapers do not have "The" as a constituent part of their title.
- "The Times [ of London]" is the notable exception.
- Is is technically the New York Times, the Guardian, the Evening News.
- "centrist" is being used as a general descriptor of a political stance
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Most newspapers do not have "The" as a constituent part of their title. "The Times [ of London]" is the notable exception. Is is technically the New York Times, the Guardian, the Evening News.
"centrist" is being used as a general descriptor of a political stance
"centrist" is being used as a general descriptor of a political stance
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Thank you, Feebs11.
I think when you said "a constituent part of their title," you are making a distinction from "a general, grammatical part of their title"; and I think/believe if you see the names most of such newspapers in their normal grammatical context, you will likely see "the" as part of the names
I think when you said "a constituent part of their title," you are making a distinction from "a general, grammatical part of their title"; and I think/believe if you see the names most of such newspapers in their normal grammatical context, you will likely see "the" as part of the names
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1. <<the people of France sided with Sarkozy. That's because the French, who until now had used violent protests to counter government-led labor reforms, felt a heightened sense of crisis regarding the future of their country>>
Past point of view: ... the people ... sided with Sarkozy ... because the French ... felt a ... sense of crisis ...
Something that happen
Past point of view: ... the people ... sided with Sarkozy ... because the French ... felt a ... sense of crisis ...
Something that happen
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Thank you, CalifJim.
That was a very focused response -- very good, thank you. After reading your responding post, I thought I was having this quizzical feeling that my original title to the thread might need a second title to accompany the first and that might be worded "Why are his responses nearly perfect?"
That was a very focused response -- very good, thank you. After reading your responding post, I thought I was having this quizzical feeling that my original title to the thread might need a second title to accompany the first and that might be worded "Why are his responses nearly perfect?"
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CalifJim1. <<the people of France sided with Sarkozy. That's because the French, who until now had used violent protests to counter government-led labor reforms, felt a heightened sense of crisis regarding the future of their country>>
Past point of view: ... the people ... sided with Sarkozy ... because the French ... felt a ... sense of crisis ..
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The roach-infested environment (roach being countable)
The greed-infested mind (greed being uncountable)
Are these a case in point for your statement (??)that said "The pattern of two articles in a row is not used in English"?
Yes, if you were thinking that one the
The greed-infested mind (greed being uncountable)
Are these a case in point for your statement (??)that said "The pattern of two articles in a row is not used in English"?
Yes, if you were thinking that one the
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