Why do we sometimes use the definite article "the" in front of seasons and sometimes omit it?
For example: In this school we play rugby in the autumn term and football in the spring term. In summer everybody plays tennis.
For example: In this school we play rugby in the autumn term and football in the spring term. In summer everybody plays tennis.
1 Answer
May 22, 2016
You use "the" if you are referring to some specific season, often with a year attached.
Explanation:
Example without "the":
Summer is coming
Example with "the":
The summer of '79
