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Old 03-May-2006, 11:02
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I think we should always use " The " before the word " History " : The history
But all of the people in America don't think so. For example:
They say : That man is the greatest inventor "in history" _ not "In the history"
Can you explain this problem to me ?
Thanks a lot
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Old 03-May-2006, 11:13
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Use specific "the" or non-specific "a" to define the word history, like this,

What kind of history?
EX: The history of ancient times.
EX: She and I have a (kind of) history together.
EX: What's the history on that?
EX: The biggest find in the history of humankind.

Hope that helps.
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Old 04-May-2006, 05:24
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Thank you so much !
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Old 04-May-2006, 18:02
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You're most welcome.
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