When should I use 'the' with the word 'police'?
F fibonacci1 Member Joined Jul 28, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Feb 2, 2008 #1 When should I use 'the' with the word 'police'?
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Feb 3, 2008 #2 Most of the time. When the wrod functions adjectivally (police car), the use is governed by the noun it modifies.
Most of the time. When the wrod functions adjectivally (police car), the use is governed by the noun it modifies.