which is correct?, at the interview … or at interview
At interview she was casually dressed with good hygiene and engaged well.
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At the interview she was casually dressed with good hygiene and engaged well.
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...begs the question...exactly how was the candidate's good hygiene ascertained?
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Both are grammatically correct. The second is far more common, but the first one is occasionally used - it would be taken to mean "at interview stage". A bit like you can say "at dinner" or "at the dinner".
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At interview she was casually dressed with good hygiene and engaged well.
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At the interview she was casually dressed with good hygiene and engaged well.
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...begs the question...exactly how was the candidate's good hygiene ascertained?
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Both are grammatically correct. The second is far more common, but the first one is occasionally used - it would be taken to mean "at interview stage". A bit like you can say "at dinner" or "at the dinner".
– Chappo
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...begs the question...exactly how was the candidate's good hygiene ascertained?
– Cascabel
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Both are grammatically correct. The second is far more common, but the first one is occasionally used - it would be taken to mean "at interview stage". A bit like you can say "at dinner" or "at the dinner".
– Chappo
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...begs the question...exactly how was the candidate's good hygiene ascertained?
– Cascabel
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...begs the question...exactly how was the candidate's good hygiene ascertained?
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Both are grammatically correct. The second is far more common, but the first one is occasionally used - it would be taken to mean "at interview stage". A bit like you can say "at dinner" or "at the dinner".
– Chappo
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Both are grammatically correct. The second is far more common, but the first one is occasionally used - it would be taken to mean "at interview stage". A bit like you can say "at dinner" or "at the dinner".
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It is not necessary in this specific context to use the definite article because, from the point of view of the writer, the sentence NOT is about some specific situation about some specific interview. It is about the interview stage in some organisation's recruitment process.
The hygienic lady who was interviewed would undoubtedly refer to 'the interview' but for the writer, apparently the person reporting the results of that interview, who has probably interviewed dozens of applicants, it is a generic description of that part of the process.
The usage is exactly the same as you will find in the medical profession: 'the patient presented with a painful shoulder, on examination a growth was found, in surgery more complications emerged, in convalescence the symptoms abated'.
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From the context, it is evident that the sentence is about some specific situation about some specific interview. "Interview" is not an abstract term in this case, so it is necessary to use the definite article. Please view The definite article
Use the to refer to something which has already been mentioned.
Source: (https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/definite-article/) - EF Education First English Grammar Quide
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@Cascabel, thank you.
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@Cascabel, I have updated the answer.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, Thank you for the suggestions. I have updated the answer one more time.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, interesting information about Attribution, thanks.But the more full and more correct answer has been added. :)
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Interview is a countable noun with the plural form being "interviews" (there's no abstract form that I know of).
An article is definitely needed or it would be grammatically incorrect.
If the listener doesn't know what particular interview you're talking about use At an interview and if the listener is aware of the context use At the interview
Hope that helps.
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It is not necessary in this specific context to use the definite article because, from the point of view of the writer, the sentence NOT is about some specific situation about some specific interview. It is about the interview stage in some organisation's recruitment process.
The hygienic lady who was interviewed would undoubtedly refer to 'the interview' but for the writer, apparently the person reporting the results of that interview, who has probably interviewed dozens of applicants, it is a generic description of that part of the process.
The usage is exactly the same as you will find in the medical profession: 'the patient presented with a painful shoulder, on examination a growth was found, in surgery more complications emerged, in convalescence the symptoms abated'.
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It is not necessary in this specific context to use the definite article because, from the point of view of the writer, the sentence NOT is about some specific situation about some specific interview. It is about the interview stage in some organisation's recruitment process.
The hygienic lady who was interviewed would undoubtedly refer to 'the interview' but for the writer, apparently the person reporting the results of that interview, who has probably interviewed dozens of applicants, it is a generic description of that part of the process.
The usage is exactly the same as you will find in the medical profession: 'the patient presented with a painful shoulder, on examination a growth was found, in surgery more complications emerged, in convalescence the symptoms abated'.
answered 2 days ago
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It is not necessary in this specific context to use the definite article because, from the point of view of the writer, the sentence NOT is about some specific situation about some specific interview. It is about the interview stage in some organisation's recruitment process.
The hygienic lady who was interviewed would undoubtedly refer to 'the interview' but for the writer, apparently the person reporting the results of that interview, who has probably interviewed dozens of applicants, it is a generic description of that part of the process.
The usage is exactly the same as you will find in the medical profession: 'the patient presented with a painful shoulder, on examination a growth was found, in surgery more complications emerged, in convalescence the symptoms abated'.
answered 2 days ago
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It is not necessary in this specific context to use the definite article because, from the point of view of the writer, the sentence NOT is about some specific situation about some specific interview. It is about the interview stage in some organisation's recruitment process.
The hygienic lady who was interviewed would undoubtedly refer to 'the interview' but for the writer, apparently the person reporting the results of that interview, who has probably interviewed dozens of applicants, it is a generic description of that part of the process.
The usage is exactly the same as you will find in the medical profession: 'the patient presented with a painful shoulder, on examination a growth was found, in surgery more complications emerged, in convalescence the symptoms abated'.
answered 2 days ago
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From the context, it is evident that the sentence is about some specific situation about some specific interview. "Interview" is not an abstract term in this case, so it is necessary to use the definite article. Please view The definite article
Use the to refer to something which has already been mentioned.
Source: (https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/definite-article/) - EF Education First English Grammar Quide
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– Cascabel
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@Cascabel, thank you.
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@Cascabel, I have updated the answer.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, Thank you for the suggestions. I have updated the answer one more time.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, interesting information about Attribution, thanks.But the more full and more correct answer has been added. :)
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From the context, it is evident that the sentence is about some specific situation about some specific interview. "Interview" is not an abstract term in this case, so it is necessary to use the definite article. Please view The definite article
Use the to refer to something which has already been mentioned.
Source: (https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/definite-article/) - EF Education First English Grammar Quide
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– Cascabel
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@Cascabel, thank you.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, I have updated the answer.
– Victor
2 days ago
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@Cascabel, Thank you for the suggestions. I have updated the answer one more time.
– Victor
2 days ago
1
@Cascabel, interesting information about Attribution, thanks.But the more full and more correct answer has been added. :)
– Victor
2 days ago
|
show 3 more comments
From the context, it is evident that the sentence is about some specific situation about some specific interview. "Interview" is not an abstract term in this case, so it is necessary to use the definite article. Please view The definite article
Use the to refer to something which has already been mentioned.
Source: (https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/definite-article/) - EF Education First English Grammar Quide
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From the context, it is evident that the sentence is about some specific situation about some specific interview. "Interview" is not an abstract term in this case, so it is necessary to use the definite article. Please view The definite article
Use the to refer to something which has already been mentioned.
Source: (https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/definite-article/) - EF Education First English Grammar Quide
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– Cascabel
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@Cascabel, thank you.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, I have updated the answer.
– Victor
2 days ago
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@Cascabel, Thank you for the suggestions. I have updated the answer one more time.
– Victor
2 days ago
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@Cascabel, interesting information about Attribution, thanks.But the more full and more correct answer has been added. :)
– Victor
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Hello, Victor, and welcome to EL&U. Please feel free to take the Tour, or visit our Help Center to see what a good answer should look like.
– Cascabel
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@Cascabel, thank you.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, I have updated the answer.
– Victor
2 days ago
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@Cascabel, Thank you for the suggestions. I have updated the answer one more time.
– Victor
2 days ago
1
@Cascabel, interesting information about Attribution, thanks.But the more full and more correct answer has been added. :)
– Victor
2 days ago
Hello, Victor, and welcome to EL&U. Please feel free to take the Tour, or visit our Help Center to see what a good answer should look like.
– Cascabel
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Hello, Victor, and welcome to EL&U. Please feel free to take the Tour, or visit our Help Center to see what a good answer should look like.
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@Cascabel, thank you.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, thank you.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, I have updated the answer.
– Victor
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@Cascabel, I have updated the answer.
– Victor
2 days ago
1
1
@Cascabel, Thank you for the suggestions. I have updated the answer one more time.
– Victor
2 days ago
@Cascabel, Thank you for the suggestions. I have updated the answer one more time.
– Victor
2 days ago
1
1
@Cascabel, interesting information about Attribution, thanks.But the more full and more correct answer has been added. :)
– Victor
2 days ago
@Cascabel, interesting information about Attribution, thanks.But the more full and more correct answer has been added. :)
– Victor
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Interview is a countable noun with the plural form being "interviews" (there's no abstract form that I know of).
An article is definitely needed or it would be grammatically incorrect.
If the listener doesn't know what particular interview you're talking about use At an interview and if the listener is aware of the context use At the interview
Hope that helps.
answered 2 days ago
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Interview is a countable noun with the plural form being "interviews" (there's no abstract form that I know of).
An article is definitely needed or it would be grammatically incorrect.
If the listener doesn't know what particular interview you're talking about use At an interview and if the listener is aware of the context use At the interview
Hope that helps.
answered 2 days ago
Mark UsmanMark Usman
252
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Interview is a countable noun with the plural form being "interviews" (there's no abstract form that I know of).
An article is definitely needed or it would be grammatically incorrect.
If the listener doesn't know what particular interview you're talking about use At an interview and if the listener is aware of the context use At the interview
Hope that helps.
answered 2 days ago
Mark UsmanMark Usman
252
Interview is a countable noun with the plural form being "interviews" (there's no abstract form that I know of).
An article is definitely needed or it would be grammatically incorrect.
If the listener doesn't know what particular interview you're talking about use At an interview and if the listener is aware of the context use At the interview
Hope that helps.
answered 2 days ago
Mark UsmanMark Usman
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...begs the question...exactly how was the candidate's good hygiene ascertained?
– Cascabel
2 days ago
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Both are grammatically correct. The second is far more common, but the first one is occasionally used - it would be taken to mean "at interview stage". A bit like you can say "at dinner" or "at the dinner".
– Chappo
yesterday