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navi tasan

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Which of the following noun phrases are correct:

1-The Association of Students against Censorship
2-The Association of the Students Against Censorship
(Meaning: The association of the students who are against censorhip)

3-The Association of Students for the Freedom of Expression
4-The Association of the Students for the Freedom of Expression
(Meaning: The association of the students who are for the freedom of expression)
 
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navi tasan said:
Which of the following noun phrases are correct:

:tick:1-The Association of Students against Censorship
2-The Association of the Students Against Censorship
(Meaning: The association of the students who are against censorhip)

:tick:3-The Association of Students for the Freedom of Expression
4-The Association of the Students for the Freedom of Expression
(Meaning: The association of the students who are for the freedom of expression)
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Hi Navi,

I've not heard expressions of this type include the definite article. However, as you know, I'm not a teacher so could be wrong. ;-)
 
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