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Definite Article Use and Omission
Definite Article Use and Omission
Definite Article Use and Omission
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L) Mark likes playing ______ football at weekends.
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Example: I went to see the flm you recommended. A) I´m going to buy ______ stamp she needs because she is helping
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Example: I spent my summer holidays in the Bahamas.