[Grammar] the

[aliahmed]

i have noticed, genetally, the is added to a name that comes before of, but not always. where is it not necessary?

 

[emsr2d2]

i have noticed, genetally, the is added to a name that comes before of, but not always. where is it not necessary?

Can you give an example sentence?

 

[aliahmed]

for example : (the) retention of capital punishment