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Details vs. The details #1 (permalink) Sun Dec 17, 2006 17:52 pm   Details vs. The details
 

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ESL/EFL Test #226 "Homophone test (9)", question 6

The contractor took the couple to the ......... of their new home. He wanted to discuss details about the size and geographic issues they will have to address before construction can begin.

(a) cite
(b) site
(c) sight
(d) soot

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #226 "Homophone test (9)", answer 6

The contractor took the couple to the site of their new home. He wanted to discuss details about the size and geographic issues they will have to address before construction can begin.

Correct answer: (b) site
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Details or the details?
they will have to ... or they would have to...?
can begin... or could begin...?
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Details vs. The details #2 (permalink) Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:53 am   Details vs. The details
 

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1. the details
2. they would have to
3. could begin

4. Good questions, no answers. it's the 22 here, Tom. Laughing
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Details vs. The details #3 (permalink) Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:39 am   Details vs. The details
 

Hi Tom

1. details (Using 'the details' might also be possible depending on the broader context)
2. will have to
3. can begin

In other words, the original usages are fine in the sentence and I disagree with "James".

The only question I might have is whether the author actually meant to write 'geographic' (rather than 'geologic').

Why did you think the changes should be made?

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Details vs. The details #4 (permalink) Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:10 am   Details vs. The details
 

James wrote:
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1. the details
2. they would have to
3. could begin

4. Good questions, no answers..


Hi "James"
I'll leave it to you to explain your "answers" -- or was your "no answers" comment supposed to let us know that you haven't got the foggiest notion?

Quote:
it's the 22 here, Tom.
The first word in a sentence is always capitalized. What is 'the 22'? Did you mean 'the 22nd'? In Germany it's only the 18th and I think it must be the same date where you are: "It's the 18th here, Tom." Rolling Eyes

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Details vs. The details #5 (permalink) Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:58 am   Details vs. The details
 

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...Use your imaginations, "Yankee", for the matter.
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Details vs. The details #6 (permalink) Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:04 am   Details vs. The details
 

Hi Tom,

I think your original point was about the use or non use of 'the' in the sentence. I believe the omission of 'the' is totally acceptable since the two words 'discuss details' act as a combined unit and suggest together 'examine'.

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