The trains often are late. vs Trains often are late

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'the trains often are late' is more specific and refers to a particular set of trains, while the second phrase 'trains often are late' is more general and refers to trains in general.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 2119 views

The trains often are late.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific set of trains.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about a particular group of trains that are often late. The definite article 'the' indicates that you are referring to specific trains.

Examples:

The trains often are late on Mondays.
The trains often are late during rush hour.
The trains often are late in bad weather.
The trains often are late due to maintenance issues.
The trains often are late because of signal problems.

Alternatives:

The trains are often late.
Those trains are often late.
These trains are often late.
Our trains are often late.
My trains are often late.

Trains often are late

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to trains in general.

This phrase is used when you want to make a general statement about trains being late. It does not specify any particular group of trains.

Examples:

Trains often are late during peak hours.
Trains often are late in big cities.
Trains often are late in the winter.
Trains often are late due to unforeseen circumstances.
Trains often are late because of delays.

Alternatives:

Trains are often late.
All trains are often late.
Most trains are often late.
Public trains are often late.
Local trains are often late.

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