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[Essay/영작] (CM-061) "the" with material nouns / plural nouns / names of languages
최고관리자  |  17-07-09 12:30
304. Wrong use of the with material nouns
(X) The gold is a precious metal.
(O) Gold is a precious metal.
Don't use any article with material nouns, if used in a general sense.
Note: Material nouns, used in a particular sense, require the definite article.
The coal from the Midlands is exported to many countries

305. Wrong use of the with plural nouns used in a general sense
(X) The dogs are faithful animals.
(O) Dogs are faithful animals.
Omit the definite article before common nouns in the plural if used in a general sense.

306. Wrong use of the with names of languages
(X) Tim speaks the English very well.
(O) Tim speaks English very well.
Never use the definite article before the names of languages.
Note: We can say - He speaks the English language very well.