Which one is correct?
"All the apples on the tree are ripe" or "All apples on the tree are ripe".
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Either is correct. The first is more idiomatic. – Hot Licks Mar 20 '19 at 12:29
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A deeply philosophical question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSifxC_L9F0 – remarkl Mar 20 '19 at 12:54
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You can use the article "The" when you are referring to specific apples but not all apples.
The apples on this tree are green - exactly these apples;
Apples are good for your health - all apples;
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