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Englishnewbie Posted 14 years ago
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a reformed Bush
Hello,
I saw this phrase "a reformed Bush."
I was under the impression that you do not use "a" or "the" in front of people's names.
But sometimes I see "a beautiful America" or "a nasty Bush."
Or "the intelligent Bush."
Can you explain when "a" or "the" is appropriate?
Thank you.
I saw this phrase "a reformed Bush."
I was under the impression that you do not use "a" or "the" in front of people's names.
But sometimes I see "a beautiful America" or "a nasty Bush."
Or "the intelligent Bush."
Can you explain when "a" or "the" is appropriate?
Thank you.
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englishnewbie Can you explain when "a" or "the" is appropriate? , several Americas: a beautiful one, an ugly one, an aggressive one, an altruistic one, etc.
- englishnewbie Can you explain when "a" or "the" is appropriate?
- , several Americas: a beautiful one, an ugly one, an aggressive one, an altruistic one, etc.
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englishnewbieCan you explain when "a" or "the" is appropriate?When an adjective, as here, reclassifies the proper noun into a 'set' of e.g., several Americas: a beautiful one, an ugly one, an aggressive one, an altruistic one, etc.
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Hi, thanks for your reply.
Is is perfectly normal and common?
Is it ok even in formal writing?
Thanks.
Is is perfectly normal and common?
Is it ok even in formal writing?
Thanks.
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englishnewbieIs is perfectly normal and common?Is it ok even in formal writing?Yes and yes, indeed.
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