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"English language" vs "The English language"

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Meaning of "out of the blue" | Carry in vs. Carry into

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#1 (permalink) Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:30 am "English language" vs "The English language"

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You will get used to the three standard question types that frequently occur in English language exams and tests such as the TOEIC, TOEFL

Would you say that it should be "the English language"?

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#2 (permalink) Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:25 am "English language" vs "The English language"

No, it shouldn't be "the English language". It should be "English-language", with a hyphen. "English-language" in that sentence is being used as an adjective.

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