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How is the Greek article similar to the noun?
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it undergoes inflection in gender, with distinct forms for the masculine and feminine
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What MUST the definite article do?
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"agree" with the noun it modifies; that is, its number, gender and case must be the same as those of the noun
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How is the the definite article in Greek used compared to English?
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the definite article is used "generically" in Greek to refer to a kind, as opposed to particular individuals
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What does the Greek definite article usually precede?
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proper names of places and MAY be used with the names of person when the speaker's intention is to refer to them as well-known or already present to the mind
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When is the article used in place of a possessive pronoun?
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when the context clearly indicates ownership
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What kind of nouns are articles used with?
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"abstract" nouns
excellence justice fortune |
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What is a substantive?
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a possible subject of discourse
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