Thanks3 Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
What if I omit "the" here?
"It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations."
Q. What if I omit "the" here? Will it sound wrong? If so, why is that?
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thanks3 What if I omit "the" here? Will it sound wrong? Yes.
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thanks3What if I omit "the" here? Will it sound wrong?
Yes.
thanks3If so, why is that?
"take the initiative" is a set phrase.
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