http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslGeneralEnglishGrammar-Questions/Forum12.htmAsk your questions on grammar and get your sentence checked. We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here. <font color=red>DO NOT post paragraphs and compositions here. Post them in our <a href="http://www.englishforums.com/English/EssayReportCompositionWriting/Forum9.htm"><b>Essay, Report and Composition Writing Forum</b></a>.</font>enXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/CorrectUsage/xwhh/post.htm#71228Mon, 25 May 2009 14:42:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:71228just the truth0http://www.englishforums.com/English/CorrectUsage/xwhh/post.htm#71228http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-71228.xmlHow can we protect the woollen and silk clothes from the insects? Is the above sentence correct? Is he usage of "the insects" correct? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> It depends, Hanuman. As a first time question, meaning it comes out of the blue, ie. there's no previous context, then ENLs would not be likely to use either 'the'. How can we protect woollen and silk clothes from insects? This addresses the two things in a general sense; this is how they are viewed in these situations. For example; 1. Do you like the music I played for you yesterday? 2. Do you like music? In 1. 'the music' has been introduced prior; both parties know which music is intended. It becomes immediately specific because the speaker adds...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CorrectUsage/xwhh/post.htmMon, 25 May 2009 14:42:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:71220hanuman_20001http://www.englishforums.com/English/CorrectUsage/xwhh/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-71220.xmlSir, How can we protect the woollen and silk clothes from the insects? Is the above sentence correct? The usage of "the insects" is correct? Thanks.