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Gudrun Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

A largely . . .

Dear English speakers,

"This conflict has two belligerents: a largely Muslim North and a mostly Christian south."

I can't make up my mind. Is the indefinite "a" article acceptable or is only "the" correct (I am not asking which is better, but if either one is a mistake)?

Thanks!
  

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Gudrun ... if either one is a mistake Neither is a mistake. Both "the" and "a" will work.

— CalifJim

  • Gudrun ...
  • if either one is a mistake Neither is a mistake.
  • Both "the" and "a" will work.
  • CJ
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Gudrun... if either one is a mistake
Neither is a mistake. Both "the" and "a" will work.

CJ
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CalifJim Gudrun... if either one is a mistakeNeither is a mistake. Both "the" and "a" will work.CJ
That's great, thanks, CalifJim!
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