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Mani P Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
called + article
Hello!
Is there a rule that you can't use the definite article in sentences like this:
"This is called a windshield."
NOT
"This is called the windshield".
I would not say "this animal is called the cat".
but I think "called the windshield" is ok too.
because: "this is called a windshield" - I am describing what this thing is
"this is called the windshield" - the windshield (of the car).
Is this a nonsense or am I making sense?
Is there a rule that you can't use the definite article in sentences like this:
"This is called a windshield."
NOT
"This is called the windshield".
I would not say "this animal is called the cat".
but I think "called the windshield" is ok too.
because: "this is called a windshield" - I am describing what this thing is
"this is called the windshield" - the windshield (of the car).
Is this a nonsense or am I making sense?
Top answer
"NOT"This is called the windshield". No, either is possible. Mani P I would not say "this animal is called the cat".
- "NOT"This is called the windshield".
- No, either is possible.
- Mani P I would not say "this animal is called the cat".
- Nor would I, normally.
- Mani P but I think "called the windshield" is ok too.
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Mani PIs there a rule that you can't use the definite article in sentences like this:"This is called a windshield."NOT"This is called the windshield".No, either is possible.
Mani PI would not say "this animal is called the cat".Nor would I, normally.
Mani Pbut I think "called the windshield" is ok t
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Thank you very much again for your clear and concise answers! English is very hard for me still, but I will get there!
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