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Perhaps an unintentional use of the definite article? > The function of prison sentences is deterrence. The definite article is typically used to indicate 'th
by kelseyfrog 6mo ago
Perhaps an unintentional use of the definite article?
> The function of prison sentences is deterrence.
The definite article is typically used to indicate 'there is only one'[1].
1. https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/free-resources/grammar/english-grammar-reference/definite-article https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/free-resources/gramm...