nik4
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Hello! I got confused by the usage of "the" before plurals. Some examples:
1)
Q: What are reasons to do it? (or should it be "What are the reasons to do it?")
A: Reasons are hidden. (or should it be "The reasons are hidden?")
Here, do we say 'reasons' with no article as we convey a general term? Or are these reasons specific so 'the' should be placed?
2)
He told me about good ways of doing in, which include.....
or
He told me about the good ways of doing it, which include...
What are (the?) differences among them and which are correct? Would be glad if someone explains me as I am utterly confused.... Thanks
1)
Q: What are reasons to do it? (or should it be "What are the reasons to do it?")
A: Reasons are hidden. (or should it be "The reasons are hidden?")
Here, do we say 'reasons' with no article as we convey a general term? Or are these reasons specific so 'the' should be placed?
2)
He told me about good ways of doing in, which include.....
or
He told me about the good ways of doing it, which include...
What are (the?) differences among them and which are correct? Would be glad if someone explains me as I am utterly confused.... Thanks