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saszka2
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I �m not quite sure about the use of articles in the following phrases
which one do you think is better?
"in the English class" or "in English class"
"certificate for great performance" or "certificate for a great performance"
Thanks for help
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25 Jun 2012
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douglas
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In most cases that I can imagine using these phrases, I prefer them without an article, but it is mostly a matter of preference--you could argue both points. |
25 Jun 2012
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cunliffe
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I prefer the article in both.
You could miss it out in the first, but I think you need it in the second. |
25 Jun 2012
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ingilizcecimiz
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I think using the definite article in the first phrase sounds more reasonable. The noun phrase "English class" refers to a specific class and by using the definite article you make it known by the source and the receiver whereas it does not make a big difference in the second phrase to use the indefinite article or not. |
25 Jun 2012
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yanogator
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Well, Saszka, you �re getting differing opinions here, so I �ll join in! I would usually use "English class" without the article, but often with some adjective: What did you do in English class today? (Definitely not "the English class") Did you enjoy your English class today? Are you enjoying your English class? Your second example seems more like the abstract concept of "great performance" without the article, and the certificate is for a particular performance, so I would use the article there. Bruce |
25 Jun 2012
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