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Meowth Posted 17 years ago
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A/the history of English language
Hello!
Please, could you explain me what is the difference between those two:
1.A history of English language
2.The history of English language
For me it seems natural that the definite article should be used in this case, but I have encountered both of them many times. They seem to co-exist. Please, could you make it clear for me?
Please, could you explain me what is the difference between those two:
1.A history of English language
2.The history of English language
For me it seems natural that the definite article should be used in this case, but I have encountered both of them many times. They seem to co-exist. Please, could you make it clear for me?
Top answer
The history of the English language There's really no difference between the two. It's just a matter of what the author wants for his title. " is the author's way of saying that he has written the (one and only) history of the language that anyone could ever need.
- The history of the English language There's really no difference between the two.
- It's just a matter of what the author wants for his title.
- " is the author's way of saying that he has written the (one and only) history of the language that anyone could ever need.
- " as meaning that so, at the risk of repeating myself, there isn't really any difference.
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1.A history of the English language
2.The history of the English language
There's really no difference between the two. It's just a matter of what the author wants for his title.
To the extent that there is any difference I guess you could say that "a history..." is the author's way of saying t
2.The history of the English language
There's really no difference between the two. It's just a matter of what the author wants for his title.
To the extent that there is any difference I guess you could say that "a history..." is the author's way of saying t
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Hi,
Please, could you explain me what is the difference between those two:
1.A history of English language The writer is thinking 'There are many opinions about the history of English. This book reflects my opinions and reesearch. Other books will be different'.
2.The history of English language The writer is thinking 'There is only one correct version, and this is it'.
Please, could you explain me what is the difference between those two:
1.A history of English language The writer is thinking 'There are many opinions about the history of English. This book reflects my opinions and reesearch. Other books will be different'.
2.The history of English language The writer is thinking 'There is only one correct version, and this is it'.
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