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Old 07-Nov-2009, 09:50
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Hi,

Which one is correct and why?

The college is charging the students.
or
The college is charging from students.

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My choice,

The college is charging students.
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My choice,

The college is charging students.
you wont add an article "the"..?
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you wont add an article "the"..?
It's redundant;i.e, the college is charging [its] students.
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