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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. :lol:
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| #3 (permalink) Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:39 am Details vs. The details |
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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?
Amy
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| James wrote: | .
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?
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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." :roll:
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| #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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| #6 (permalink) Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:04 am Details vs. The details |
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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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