A/The duplicate of a lost ID can be issued in 3 days.
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Let's have a look at the sentence below, where the intended meaning is a general statement describing a regulation.
A/The duplicate of a lost ID can be issued in 3 days.
Is 'duplicate' in the above sentence specific enough to justify the use of the definite article or would it be better to use the indefinite article?
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Hi My feeling is that the first mention will have 'a', the subsequent mention will have 'the': - If you lose your card, a duplicate can be issued. - The duplicate will usually be issued within three days. Dave
- Hi My feeling is that the first mention will have 'a', the subsequent mention will have 'the': - If you lose your card, a duplicate can be issued.
- - The duplicate will usually be issued within three days.
- Dave
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Hi
My feeling is that the first mention will have 'a', the subsequent mention will have 'the':
- If you lose your card, a duplicate can be issued.
- The duplicate will usually be issued within three days.
Dave
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