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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Can someone be missing something?

Is this correct?

I'm missing a coin.

The coin is missing.
  

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Hi, Both versions are OK. #2 does not show that it is your coin. 'The' also indicates that the listener is expected to know which coin you are talking about.

— Clive

  • Hi, Both versions are OK.
  • #2 does not show that it is your coin.
  • 'The' also indicates that the listener is expected to know which coin you are talking about.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Both versions are OK.

#2 does not show that it is your coin. 'The' also indicates that the listener is expected to know which coin you are talking about.

Clive
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