About using of "the"

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1

Hello,

I would know if following sentences are both correct:

  1. There’s too much traffic, especially during rush hour
  2. There’s too much traffic, especially during THE rush hour.

Many thanks in advance. Bye bye

2

Yes, the article is optional there.

3

Hello Mentor Beeesneees,

I would like to know something about when do we use an article. And, why in these sentences 1) There’s too much traffic, especially during rush hour
2) There’s too much traffic, especially during THE rush hour. - is the article optional?

Please type on Skype or Please type on the Skype?

Godspeed,

Julius

4

As I said, the article is optional with ‘rush hour’.

Please type on Skype.

5

Thank you!