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    Default Does need use the article "the" ?

    Does need use the article "the" ?
    I didn't know which verb I needed use "DOES or DO" If that is wrong please correct.

    I am learning a/the news words.
    Which one article do I need use "THE/A"

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    Default Re: Does need use the article "the" ?

    For one new word, you will use A. 'I'm learning a new word.

    But if you are learning more words, then you will be using THE. 'I'm learning the new words.

    Hope it helps!

    -ps I am not a teacher

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    Default Re: Does need use the article "the" ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Paulys View Post
    Does need use the article "the" ?
    I didn't know which verb I needed use "DOES or DO" If that is wrong please correct.
    Would you like to try to reframe the first question? It is difficult to help when we cannot understand the question.

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    Default Re: Does need use the article "the" ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Paulys View Post
    Does need use the article "the" ?
    I didn't know which verb I needed use "DOES or DO" If that is wrong please correct.

    I am learning a/the news words.
    Which one article do I need use "THE/A"
    I think you mean:

    Do I need to use the article "the" for "I am learning a/the new word(s)"?

    The answer is that it completely depends on whether you are learning only one new word or several/many.

    I am learning a new word [every day].
    I am learning new words [every week at my English lessons].
    I am learning some new words [and I think they will be helpful].
    I am learning the new words [which I need in order to write a letter].

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