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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Article problem

'the English language'

'Italian food/cuisine'

Why the is followed by English language, and why no article is used for Italian food/cuisine? Just arbitrary?
  

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" language " is countable. ) Food is not countable, and cuisine is used in general terms. )

  • " language " is countable.
  • ) Food is not countable, and cuisine is used in general terms.
  • )
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"language" is countable. (I speak two languages.)

Food is not countable, and cuisine is used in general terms. (X I cook two foods.)

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