Posted by rfvv on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 5:23pm.
1. Yosemite is famous for its natural wonders.
2. We arrived at Yosemite in the afternoon.
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In the sentences above, what does "Yosemite" mean?
Is it Yosemite Valley or Yosemite National Park?•English - Anonymous, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 1:05am
Yosemite valley is in Yosemite National Park,the first thing that came to mind when reading the sentences was the National Park,
the sentence that says "Yosemite is famous for its natural wonders." makes it more clear that they are referring to the park, because the park has many natural wonders in it
•English - Reed, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 2:16am
"Anonymous" is correct. "Yosemite" refers to the park.
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According to a dictionary, 'the' is put before "Yosemite" when "Yosemite' is used as "Yosemite Valley." Is that righet?
1. the Yosemite = Yosemite Valley
2. Yosemite = Yosemite National Park
Are the expressions above is right?
Yes.
The expressions you provided are mostly correct. Typically, "Yosemite" refers to "Yosemite National Park," which is a famous national park located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. It is known for its stunning natural wonders such as waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoia groves.
However, it is important to note that "Yosemite" can also refer specifically to "Yosemite Valley," which is a popular tourist area within the national park. Yosemite Valley is known for its iconic landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome, as well as its beautiful meadows and waterfalls.
Regarding the use of "the" before "Yosemite," it is more common to use "the Yosemite" when referring to Yosemite Valley specifically. This usage helps to distinguish the valley from the larger national park. So, to summarize:
1. "the Yosemite" generally refers to Yosemite Valley within Yosemite National Park.
2. "Yosemite" typically refers to Yosemite National Park as a whole, including the valley and other areas within the park.
It's always a good idea to check the specific context of the sentence to determine whether "Yosemite" is referring to the park or the valley. In this case, based on the sentence "Yosemite is famous for its natural wonders," it is more likely referring to Yosemite National Park as a whole.