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Believer Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
culture
Hi,
I get confused as to when to use the article 'a' before the word 'culture'. When could I place 'a' and when not?
Why if I say 'Korean culture', no article is used? Then, when should the article 'a' be placed before the word 'culture'?
I get confused as to when to use the article 'a' before the word 'culture'. When could I place 'a' and when not?
Why if I say 'Korean culture', no article is used? Then, when should the article 'a' be placed before the word 'culture'?
Top answer
Hi Believer Don't look for logic with regard to articles in English. Adjectival attributes very often bring on an indefinite article: A new culture was born. A relative clause may do the same: We need a culture that is totally different from what we have now .
- Hi Believer Don't look for logic with regard to articles in English.
- Adjectival attributes very often bring on an indefinite article: A new culture was born.
- A relative clause may do the same: We need a culture that is totally different from what we have now .
- When an adjectival attribute refers to a nation or a historical period , zero article is usually used: He takes an interest in Korean culture.
- I don't like German literature.
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Hi Believer
Don't look for logic with regard to articles in English. Adjectival attributes very often bring on an indefinite article:
A new culture was born.
A relative clause may do the same:
We need a culture that is totally different fro
Don't look for logic with regard to articles in English. Adjectival attributes very often bring on an indefinite article:
A new culture was born.
A relative clause may do the same:
We need a culture that is totally different fro
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Thank you for taking time to answer my question, CB. I always appreciate your help.
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