when a proper noun is used as a common noun, it is generally preceded by indefinite article such as MOHAN IS A NEWTON. can we use 'the' in certain cases.? such as MAYANKI IS THE LATA MANGESKAR OF THE CLASS

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Akhilesh Singh · Accepted Answer

Yeah when you are referring to specific cases you can use definite article. The usage in the second sentence is correct.
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when a proper noun is used as a common noun, it is generally preceded by indefinite article such as MOHAN IS A NEWTON. can we use 'the' in certain cases.? such as MAYANKI IS THE LATA MANGESKAR OF THE CLASS