Are they both OK, 'If you blow out CANDLES/THE CANDLES in one go, the wish will come true'?
I think they are both OK. If I don't write 'the', I may not refer to a specific birthday. Am I right? So can I say 'I went to a farm and fed chickens last weekend' or 'I went to a farm and fed the chickend last weekend'?

Thanks!

Question

Are they both OK, 'If you blow out CANDLES/THE CANDLES in one go, the wish will come true'?
I think they are both OK. If I don't write 'the', I may not refer to a specific birthday. Am I right? So can I say 'I went to a farm and fed chickens last weekend' or 'I went to a farm and fed the chickend last weekend'?

Thanks!

Answer

Your logic is excellent In thinking that both of the sentences are correct, however, to my ear, "If you blow out candles" sounds awkward.  It is as if you are saying your wish will come true if you blow out any candles, anywhere.

Answer

But i would change the 'go' to breath:    If you blow out the candles in one breath.........

Answer

You need the "the." Any old candles don't make wishes come true.

Answers · 6

Still haven’t found your answers?

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!