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  1. 12-Feb-2012, 16:52 #1
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    Default Definite article with body parts?

    Do we use the definite article with body parts?
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    Default Re: Definite article with body parts?

    Quote Originally Posted by aachu View Post
    Do we use the definite article with body parts?
    In certain contexts, yes. In other contexts, we use possessives.
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    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.

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