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Grammar and Linguistics > The indefinite article "a"
The indefinite article "a"
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mjmo67
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The indefinite article "a"
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Hi dear colleagues! Which of the following sentences do you consider correct? 1. I need a haircut and a shave? 2. I need a haircut and shave? Thanks so much in advance! |
20 Feb 2018
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cunliffe
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�I need a haircut and a shave � in theory, as they are separate items, a bit like saying �I ate a banana and an apple. � And if you turn them round, �I need a shave and a haircut. � I think �I need a haircut and shave � doesn �t sound too bad because they can come as a pair; I guess if you were at the barber �s and you asked for that.... As in, �I need a manicure and hand massage. �
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21 Feb 2018
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mjmo67
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Thanks so much! I really appreciate that! |
21 Feb 2018
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Jayho
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I need a haircut and shave is perfectly natural, as is the correct grammatical form. Both are used and accepted. These interesting threads elaborate on this topic, particularly the last entry on the second thread. 1. https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/can-several-nouns-share-one-article.1542128/ 2. https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/repeat-indefinite-article-use-a-strawberry-an-apple-or-a-cranberry.2528143/ Cheers Jayho |
21 Feb 2018
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nasreddine Sarsar
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I think you need neither a haircut nor a shave. You look awesome! |
24 Feb 2018
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