Zero vs definite ARTICLE
Hi.
The first similarity between my native city and Rome is that they are both (the) capital cities and this makes them particularly important. Well, there is also another point and it is the people. The people in (the) southern part of Europe are very friendly and hospitable just the same as (the) people in my country. Wherever you go in my country, no matter south or north, you come across people that welcome you very warmly. Another thing to mention is the weather. Actually the weather in Rome is just as warm as the weather in my home city.
Are the bracketed articles optional or necessary in the above context?
I suppose that the third one is necessary because we are addressing a particular group of people (people in my country), but how would the meaning change if it were omitted?
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
The first "the" should be omitted. The second is mandatory (though it may be easier just to say "in southern Europe"). The third is optional, but pairs with "The people" at the start of the sentence, so it is consistent to either include both or omit both.
- The first "the" should be omitted.
- The second is mandatory (though it may be easier just to say "in southern Europe").
- The third is optional, but pairs with "The people" at the start of the sentence, so it is consistent to either include both or omit both.
- There is not a big difference in this case between "people" and "the people".
- I would add commas after "cities" and "hospitable".
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The first "the" should be omitted. The second is mandatory (though it may be easier just to say "in southern Europe"). The third is optional, but pairs with "The people" at the start of the sentence, so it is consistent to either include both or omit both. There is not a big difference in this case between "people" and "the people".
I would add commas after "cities" and "hospitable".
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