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Musicgold Posted 16 years ago
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Article question

Hi,



Which one of the following sentences sounds better to you? I am not sure if I should use the highlighted article.



1. Coupled with the lingering effects of the global recession, fears are mounting that a number of British companies will be scooped up by foreigners.



2. Coupled with lingering effects of the global recession, fears are mounting that a number of British companies will be scooped up by foreigners.





Thanks,



MG.
  

Top answer

Hi, #1 sounds to me like 'all of the effects'. #2 sounds to me like 'some of the effects'. Clive

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  • Hi, #1 sounds to me like 'all of the effects'.
  • #2 sounds to me like 'some of the effects'.
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Hi,

#1 sounds to me like 'all of the effects'.

#2 sounds to me like 'some of the effects'.

Clive
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Hi MG;

Keep #1 with the article.
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Thanks folks.
AlpheccaStarsHi MG;Keep #1 with the article.
What was your thinking process behind that? I am trying to understand how I should go about deciding in such a situation.

Thanks.
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Hi,

Well, do you mean 'all of the effects' or 'some of the effects'?

Clive
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CliveWell, do you mean 'all of the effects' or 'some of the effects'?
The tone of the sentence seems to indicate the effects in aggregate, not just a portion of them.

Regards,
A-
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Hi,



That's what I certainly thought, too, so I hoped that the original poster would consider the two meanings and conclude that #1 was best.



Clive
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Thanks a lot folks.
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