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It is not correct to use ‘the’ vs It is not correct to use

Both phrases are incomplete and cannot be directly compared as they are missing the word that should follow 'use'. However, 'it is not correct to use 'the'' is a more complete phrase as it includes the definite article 'the', which gives a clearer indication of what should not be used. The second phrase is missing the object that should not be used, making it less clear.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

It is not correct to use ‘the’

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that using the definite article 'the' is not appropriate in a specific context.

This phrase is used to advise against using the definite article 'the' in a particular situation where it is not needed or incorrect.
  • Mar 29, 2012 ... However, it is not correct to use the word A with the numerical expression. Sure and Begorrah, this sentence should be written one of these two ...
  • Oct 26, 2000 ... I was told that it is not correct to use the word "for" in that sentence. I was told that you can only use "for free" if you are giving something away.
  • Aug 28, 2009 ... It is not correct to use the woman as an adjective and it is irritating to hear. Just substitute for the word man and you get all sorts of absurdities ...
  • Feb 23, 2015 ... It is not correct to use "the." We use "a" in this case because we are talking about a common customer. There is no specific customer implied.

It is not correct to use

This phrase is correct but incomplete. It lacks the object that should not be used, making it less specific and clear.

This phrase can be used to advise against using something in general, but it requires additional information to specify what should not be used.
  • You mention above that it is not correct to use “log into” since the expression is “ log in” so we should therefore use “Log In To”…but later you say to use “plug ...
  • Dec 17, 2014 ... Let (us) is the same as let (you and I)…….To me I think it is not correct to use it without a (,) or comma after us. Reply. Julie Alao - December 22, ...
  • Apr 8, 2013 ... It is not correct to use want, love, need etc in the present progressive forms. McD used the grammar incorrectly so that people would remember ...
  • Sep 3, 2012 ... I have used both pre-school and preschool in my document and grammarly says they're both correct - even if they are - it is not correct to use ...

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