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Latest post Sun, Aug 16 2009 10:01 PM by AlpheccaStars. 1 replies.
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Pastsimple  +  865040 Sun, 16 Aug 09 09:53 PM
Hi,


why do the following titles contain the definite article and not the indefinite article:


Gunship: The Helicopter Simulation (name of a computer game)

Bridge: The English Magazine for Students (name of a magazine)


The above are real life examples.
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Best answer by AlpheccaStars  +  865042 Sun, 16 Aug 09 10:01 PM
Titles most often have definite articles, because it refers to a specific referenced thing.


e.g. The Helicopter Simulation - refers to one specific game in which the gamer flies a helicopter.

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