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  1. 13-Mar-2008, 22:12 #1
    wiewiorkowa
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    Default definite article before a gerund

    My question is whether it is necessary to place a definite article before a gerund if it is followed by "of".

    Like:

    X affects processing of Y

    vs

    X affects the processing of Y

    Which version is correct

    Thanks for help!
  2. 14-Mar-2008, 08:40 #2
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    Default Re: definite article before a gerund

    I would go with 'the'
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