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In the following sentences, use the or a. Keep in mind that a refers to one unknown or unspecified person or thing, and it is generally not used with an uncountable noun.
10. refrigerator like theirs is very expensive.
The answer is A.
Would you tell me why 'the' is not the answer? I seem to think that 'like theirs' specifies what refrigerator is.
11. comedian tries very hard to make his audience laugh.
The answer is A.
12. doctor has a great responsibility to his patients.
The answer is A.
20. refrigerator has enabled people to keep food fresh for a much longer time.
The answer is The.
It seems to me that 'the' for generic use can be possible in 11 and 12 as in 20. Am I wrong?
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Anonymous 10. Would you tell me why 'the' is not the answer? Because it refers to any refrigerator like theirs.
- Anonymous 10.
- Would you tell me why 'the' is not the answer?
- Because it refers to any refrigerator like theirs.
- Anonymous It seems to me that 'the' for generic use can be possible in 11 and 12 as in 20.
- Am I wrong?
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Anonymous10. refrigerator like theirs is very expensive.The answer is A.Would you tell me why 'the' is not the answer?
Because it refers to any refrigerator like theirs.
AnonymousIt seems to me that 'the' for generic use can be possible in 11 and 12 as in 20. Am I wrong?
It is possible but unlikely.
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