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Uses or article "the"
Posted: 22 Jan 2020, 08:08
by Julius_
I'm here to be guided on the use of the article "the". For instance, when I'm referring to a common story, say in the biblical, the story of Noah. Is it appropriate to say, "the Noah's story"? Does "the" in this case refer to Noah or his story?
For instance, is it not correct to say, "The story of Noah" then paraphrase it to "The Noah's story"? Any assistance?
Re: Uses or article "the"
Posted: 22 Jan 2020, 13:32
by Juliet+1
The word "the" refers to the story, not Noah. On the other hand, just to make it thoroughly confusing, you can refer to "Noah's story" if you leave out the word "the."
For example:
I read Noah's story.
I read the story of Noah.
I prefer the second sentence, but others may disagree. Hope this helps.
Re: Uses or article "the"
Posted: 23 Jul 2020, 12:55
by Anngladys
Juliet+1 wrote: ↑22 Jan 2020, 13:32
The word "the" refers to the story, not Noah. On the other hand, just to make it thoroughly confusing, you can refer to "Noah's story" if you leave out the word "the."
For example:
I read Noah's story.
I read the story of Noah.
I prefer the second sentence, but others may disagree. Hope this helps.
I agree with you!
The story of Noah.
The goal is to keep it as simple and clear as possible.