Definite ‘The’ and Generic ‘The’ Distinction

Journal Title: Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to find out differences between definite ‘the’ and generic ‘the’ from traditional grammar to cognitive grammar concepts in order to help learners certainly understand when they use or analyze ‘the’ for an instance, and overcome the ambiguity.

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Ho Han

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Ho Han (2015). Definite ‘The’ and Generic ‘The’ Distinction. Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities, 4(1), 141-147. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-100669