Believer Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
definite article
Hi,
1. Can we ever put the definite article 'the' in front of the word 'both'?
Like here.
The both of the children are doing well physically.
The both kids I mentioned previously are doing very well, much better than expected.
2. Can I put the definite article in front of those possessives (or are they??) that seem to be known as "possessive of measures"?
(writing a letter)
John has two years' experience in mechanical engineering.
(later in the letter)
The two years' experience I mentioned previously does not include his negligent stint in helping his uncle in building electronically operating doors to a dog house for a few monthes, Should I include them?
1. Can we ever put the definite article 'the' in front of the word 'both'?
Like here.
The both of the children are doing well physically.
The both kids I mentioned previously are doing very well, much better than expected.
2. Can I put the definite article in front of those possessives (or are they??) that seem to be known as "possessive of measures"?
(writing a letter)
John has two years' experience in mechanical engineering.
(later in the letter)
The two years' experience I mentioned previously does not include his negligent stint in helping his uncle in building electronically operating doors to a dog house for a few monthes, Should I include them?
Top answer
1. Adding the to both is totally unnecessary, but you will hear it, especially in this type of expression: I'm sick and tired of the both of them!!! 2.
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1. Adding the to both is totally unnecessary, but you will hear it, especially in this type of expression:
I'm sick and tired of the both of them!!!
2. the two years' experience is perfectly fine in the context you presented.
CJ
I'm sick and tired of the both of them!!!
2. the two years' experience is perfectly fine in the context you presented.
CJ
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