Grammar – Are ‘Thank You for Additional Details’ and ‘Thank You for the Additional Details’ Correct?

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My questions are the following.
Should we use the definite article here?
Are both variants correct?
Can you please provide the corresponding grammar article where such information can be found? I checked different articles, but didn't find any information in this regard. Thank you!

Best Answer

I would say the first sentence (without the determiner) asks for additional details. The second one (with the determiner) does indeed thank for receipt of details.

  1. You have provided me partial information. Thank you for additional details.

It does sound rather odd/passive-aggressive, and one would not normally say it that way. You'd normally say something like Please let me have (some) additional details.

  1. I have received the revised information. Thank you for the additional details.

This is correct English.