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    Which kind of person you are depends partly on experiences you’ve had
    and partly on your genes.

    Is it wrong without "the" before "experiences"? Please.

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    "The kind of person you are depends partly on the experiences you've had and partly on your genes". However, I would say something like "The kind of personality you have depends up to a point on the experiences you've had and part of on your genes as well."

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    Quote Originally Posted by puzzle View Post
    Which kind of person you are depends partly on experiences you’ve had
    and partly on your genes.

    Is it wrong without "the" before "experiences"? Please.
    It is OK with or without the "the." I would probably use it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by puzzle View Post
    Which kind of person you are depends partly on experiences you’ve had
    and partly on your genes.

    Is it wrong without "the" before "experiences"? Please.
    It would be customary to use "the" here.

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