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"the" doesn't have to come in front of "rain"? How about "snow", "sunshine"?

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Rebecca

Remember that the article "the" is used to refer to something specific. Rain is being talked about generally here, so "the" is not needed. Ex: Look at the hat on the table. (Specific) Ex: Do you like the shirt I'm wearing today? (Specific) Ex: I don't really like snow. (General) Ex: I love to drink beer. (General) Ex: Do you know the beer brand that has a green bottle cap? (Specific)

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