Which of the following sentence is correct?
As mentioned in the Chapter 7,
or
As mentioned in Chapter 7
I do not think "the" is necessary as it clearly mentions about chapter number.
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3Actually "Chapter 7" is the name of the chapter, so no article is used. "As mentioned in the seventh chapter." would be OK though.– user3169Commented Jul 30, 2016 at 5:26
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2Related: Where can I find Room 401?– CowperKettleCommented Jul 30, 2016 at 5:33
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1@ARYF - Book titles and chapter headings are treated as proper nouns, as every elementary English textbook and instructional website makes clear! Did you do any research?– P. E. Dant Reinstate MonicaCommented Jul 30, 2016 at 6:17
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I don't know why, but Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 seem to be mentioned quite often lately. :P– Damkerng T.Commented Jul 30, 2016 at 7:41
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By 'numbering' it, you are making a definite reference to that chapter. It is seventh. Thus, it'd serve like a proper noun. It'll go without any article.
As mentioned in Chapter 7
However, 'the' is possible when it does not serve as a proper noun
As mentioned in the seventh chapter
Or...
Have you read the chapter on Skeleton System?
answered Jul 30, 2016 at 7:35
