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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Article problem

"I have a / the right to sell your car."

a or the? answer and soem explanation please.
  

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'The' because the right is so obviously specified by its post-modification ('to sell your car').

— Mister Micawber

  • 'The' because the right is so obviously specified by its post-modification ('to sell your car').
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'The' because the right is so obviously specified by its post-modification ('to sell your car').
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There is 'a' high probability that you will be chosen.
'a' reputation for tolerance towards refugees

Why do these two example have 'a'? Probability and reputation are also specified by preceded phrases!
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Because the speaker/writer did not think far enough ahead.
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contraposition There is 'a' high probability that you will be chosen.'a' reputation for tolerance towards refugees Why do these two example have 'a'? Probability and reputation are also specified by preceded phrases!
1. Adjectival attributes and relative clause
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Thanks, CB—I will try to remember that.
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