OttoJ Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Burns Night
When we say Burns Night, when do I need THE and when not? What prepostion should I use?
-Every year we celebrate (the) Burns Night.
-On/at/in (the) Burns Night, we celebrate the birthday of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, with traditional Scottish music, whisky and dishes such as haggis.
-Every year we celebrate (the) Burns Night.
-On/at/in (the) Burns Night, we celebrate the birthday of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, with traditional Scottish music, whisky and dishes such as haggis.
Top answer
I omit the definite article. Burns is definite enough. "On" is used for celebration days.
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I omit the definite article. Burns is definite enough.
"On" is used for celebration days.
We exchange presents on Christmas Day.
We think about people who have worked for us on Boxing Day.
We go to parties on New Year's Eve.
"On" is used for celebration days.
We exchange presents on Christmas Day.
We think about people who have worked for us on Boxing Day.
We go to parties on New Year's Eve.
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