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I turned off the alarm vs I turned off alarm

The correct phrase is "I turned off the alarm." The article 'the' is necessary before 'alarm' to specify which alarm is being turned off. Without the article, the phrase sounds incomplete and unclear.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

I turned off the alarm

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when you want to specify that you turned off a specific alarm.

Examples:

  • I turned off the alarm before it woke up the whole house.
  • She turned off the alarm and went back to sleep.
  • Please remember to turn off the alarm before leaving the house.

Alternatives:

  • I turned off the alarm clock.
  • I turned off the fire alarm.
  • I turned off the car alarm.
  • I turned off the security alarm.

I turned off alarm

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article 'the' is needed before 'alarm' to specify which alarm is being turned off.

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