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Magixo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Zero growth in economy and the growth of televison

When should I put an article before the word growth?
How would you say:

1) This is a period of (×) zero growth in economy. (no article), OR
1b) This is a period of the zero growth in economy.

2) This food stimulates (×) plant growth. (no article), OR
2b) This food stimulates the plant growth. (the article)

3) Cinemars declined with (×) growth of television. (no article)
3b) Cinemars declined with the growth of television. (the article)

Thanks,
Magixo

PS Is there a rule that regulates when to put an article before growth?
  

Top answer

magixo 1) This is a period of (×) zero growth in economy. (no article), OR 1b) This is a period of the zero growth in economy. They are both wrong.

— RayH

  • magixo 1) This is a period of (×) zero growth in economy.
  • (no article), OR 1b) This is a period of the zero growth in economy.
  • They are both wrong.
  • "
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magixo1) This is a period of (×) zero growth in economy. (no article), OR
1b) This is a period of the zero growth in economy.
They are both wrong. "This is a period of zero growth in the economy."

2) is correct

3b) is correct Note the spelling of "cinemas." In AmE the more common wo
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Thank you very much for your answers. How should I know when to put the in front of growth? Are there any rulues for the above and similar examples?

zero growth (no article)

the growth of television... (the article)

Why?

Thanks,

Magixo
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