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a or the Shakespeare of the east? Mon Apr 21, 2008 15:18 pm  a or the Shakespeare of the east?
 

Who do you think may be called ____ Shakespeare of ____ east?

which article is proper in the first blank, the or a ? or no article is necessary ? thanks.
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a or the Shakespeare of the east? Mon Apr 21, 2008 15:28 pm  a or the Shakespeare of the east?
 

Hi Vaok

'The' would be the best choice.
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a or the Shakespeare of the east? Mon Apr 21, 2008 15:40 pm  a or the Shakespeare of the east?
 

Yankee wrote:
Hi Vaok

'The' would be the best choice.
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Hi, Amy

And what would be the article in the second place? "the" ?

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a or the Shakespeare of the east? Mon Apr 21, 2008 15:45 pm  a or the Shakespeare of the east?
 

Hi, Amy
Thank you very much!非常感谢你!
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a or the Shakespeare of the east? Mon Apr 21, 2008 19:33 pm  a or the Shakespeare of the east?
 

Hi Alex

I think 'the' is best for both.
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