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Snvplayer Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
an improvement vs improvement
Those with a particular version of the COMT gene saw AN improvement in their health after placebo acupuncture.
What would be the difference in meaning without "an" before improvement?
In addition, doesn't "acupuncture" require an article or have to be in plural? For example, we say "I had an MRI" or "After the MRI, we can tell..."
What would be the difference in meaning without "an" before improvement?
In addition, doesn't "acupuncture" require an article or have to be in plural? For example, we say "I had an MRI" or "After the MRI, we can tell..."
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It depends on how improvement is used in the sentence. Improvements or an improvement are both possible. Without contexts, I would say "an" is not needed for "acupuncture".
- It depends on how improvement is used in the sentence.
- Improvements or an improvement are both possible.
- Without contexts, I would say "an" is not needed for "acupuncture".
- She tried many types of treatments for her migraine but only acupuncture shows promising results.
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It depends on how improvement is used in the sentence.
Improvements or an improvement are both possible. Without contexts, I would say "an" is not needed for "acupuncture".
She tried many types of treatments for her migraine but only acupuncture shows promising results.
Improvements or an improvement are both possible. Without contexts, I would say "an" is not needed for "acupuncture".
She tried many types of treatments for her migraine but only acupuncture shows promising results.
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Thank you. Would it be also correct to say "...saw IMPROVEMENT in their health after..." instead of "an improvement"?
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snvplayerWould it be also correct to say "...saw IMPROVEMENT in their health after..." instead of "an improvement"?Yes, that is an option.
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