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Mon 16 Sep, 2013 04:20 am
1. In (the) land mass, the US is larger than the UK.
2. In terms of (the) land mass, the US is larger than the UK.
Should THE be used? If there are other problems with the sentences, please point them out. Thank you.
@WBYeats,
No, the definite article is not needed, and should not be used. The sentences are fine, otherwise.
@WBYeats,
Also,
As regards land mass, ... .
Thank you, JTT and Setan~
I have some questions about THE, but I am not sure whether this is an exception. For PLOT, usually we need some determiners or plurality: a/the plot or plots. But is it correct English?:(my sentence)
-In terms of plot, the novel is excellent.
-In plot, the novel is excellent.
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