Saturday, October 29, 2011

A question on the usage of the definite article "THE"

A question on the usage of the definite article "THE"




The sentence below comes from Word Smart II: How to Build a More Educated Vocabulary.




Federal law requires manufacturers to demonstrate both the safety and
the efficacy of new drugs. The manufacturers must prove that the new
drugs
are efficacious.




The 1st sentence presents both 'manufacturers' and 'new drugs' without articles. But in the 2nd sentence both are presented with definite articles.




Is there any specific reason for this or no good reason so the 2nd sentence is no problem without articles?

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