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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
Article usage
Hi,
Although I try to augment my study of article usage by reading books and the like, but leaves me with some difficulties. Appreciated if take time to help.
1) I speak good English.
Why not, "I speak a good English."?
2) I have seen a good many examples.
Why not, "I have seen good many examples."?
3) New Zealand has tropical/temperate climate.
Why not, "New Zealand has a tropical/temperate climate."?
Although I try to augment my study of article usage by reading books and the like, but leaves me with some difficulties. Appreciated if take time to help.
1) I speak good English.
Why not, "I speak a good English."?
2) I have seen a good many examples.
Why not, "I have seen good many examples."?
3) New Zealand has tropical/temperate climate.
Why not, "New Zealand has a tropical/temperate climate."?
Top answer
Hi, 1) You don't say 'I speak a English' do you? So just adding an adjective 'good' doesn't alter this. 2) Ok, I'll try not to confuse you too much on this one.
- Hi, 1) You don't say 'I speak a English' do you?
- So just adding an adjective 'good' doesn't alter this.
- 2) Ok, I'll try not to confuse you too much on this one.
- There is a phrase 'a good many' which means 'a lot'.
- It has no connection with 'good' in its usual sense.
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Hi,
1) You don't say 'I speak a English' do you? So just adding an adjective 'good' doesn't alter this.
2) Ok, I'll try not to confuse you too much on this one. There is a phrase 'a good many' which means 'a lot'. It has no connection with 'good' in its usual sense. This sentence means that I have seen a lot of examples. The word order helps you work out the meaning. remember th
1) You don't say 'I speak a English' do you? So just adding an adjective 'good' doesn't alter this.
2) Ok, I'll try not to confuse you too much on this one. There is a phrase 'a good many' which means 'a lot'. It has no connection with 'good' in its usual sense. This sentence means that I have seen a lot of examples. The word order helps you work out the meaning. remember th
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