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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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A/the red helmet

Hi. I am describing someone on a motorbike.
I couldn't see the biker's face; I couldn't see much except for a/the red helmet on his head.
Could you tell me please: is "a red helmet" incorrect? (The helmet is introduced for the first time here.) I think "the" is fine and preferable because even if I have not mentioned it before, it is clear which red helmet I'm referring to: The one on his head.
But I think "a red helmet" is correct too, since I am mentioning it for the first time, am I right? Thank you.
  

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Anonymous Could you tell me please: is "a red helmet" incorrect? No, it's OK. Anonymous I think "the" is fine and preferable because even if I have not mentioned it before, it is clear which red helmet I'm referring to Right.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Could you tell me please: is "a red helmet" incorrect?
  • No, it's OK.
  • Anonymous I think "the" is fine and preferable because even if I have not mentioned it before, it is clear which red helmet I'm referring to Right.
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AnonymousCould you tell me please: is "a red helmet" incorrect?
No, it's OK.
Anonymous I think "the" is fine and preferable because even if I have not mentioned it before, it is clear which red helmet I'm referring to
Right.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousCould you tell me please: is "a red helmet" incorrect?No, it's OK.Anonymous I think "the" is fine and preferable because even if I have not mentioned it before, it is clear which red helmet I'm referring toRight.
Thank you, Mister Micawber.
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