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  1. 29-Dec-2012, 19:15 #1
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    Default Tell truth or tell the truth.

    Tell the truth right now.
    Could you please tell me,is it correct to use "the" with truth which I guess is an abstract noun.
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    Default Re: Tell truth or tell the truth.

    Quote Originally Posted by diplomacy View Post
    Tell the truth right now.
    Could you please tell me,is it correct to use "the" with truth which I guess is an abstract noun.
    Yes, it's correct.
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