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Kis7385 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Afternoon is the time I need coffee.
Why is there no article in front of the sentence?
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
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There is no indefinite article with the word "coffee" because "coffee" is an uncountable noun. However, you could say this: - Afternoon is the time I need a cup of coffee . The word "afternoon" does not have an article because that word refers generally to a time of day.
- There is no indefinite article with the word "coffee" because "coffee" is an uncountable noun.
- However, you could say this: - Afternoon is the time I need a cup of coffee .
- The word "afternoon" does not have an article because that word refers generally to a time of day.
- In theory, you could also say "the afternoon", but it isn't necessary in your sentence.
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There is no indefinite article with the word "coffee" because "coffee" is an uncountable noun. However, you could say this:
- Afternoon is the time I need a cup of coffee.
The word "afternoon" does not have an article because that word refers generally to a time of day.
In theory, you could also say "the afternoon", but it isn't necessary in your sentence.
- Afternoon is the time I need a cup of coffee.
The word "afternoon" does not have an article because that word refers generally to a time of day.
In theory, you could also say "the afternoon", but it isn't necessary in your sentence.
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Thanks for the reply.
But what I wanted to ask is not coffee.
Your answer gives me a new question. I thought 'in front of the sentence' meant
'in the begining of the sentencce.' that is, before 'Afternoon' unlike 'in the afternoon'
Am I wrong?
But what I wanted to ask is not coffee.
Your answer gives me a new question. I thought 'in front of the sentence' meant
'in the begining of the sentencce.' that is, before 'Afternoon' unlike 'in the afternoon'
Am I wrong?
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