student asking question

Can I use "the" instead of "that" of second?

teacher

Native speaker’s answer

Rebecca

Yes, you can use "the" here instead of "that". In many cases, "the" and "that" can be interchangeable, however, "that" is often more direct and specific than "the", especially when directing someone's attention to something specific. In this context, "melatonin" is referred to more generally, and so it would be perfectly fine to say "the melatonin".

Popular Q&As

03/29

Complete the expression with a quiz!