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Hui James Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Cup/Glass of Iced Tea

Is it a cup of iced tea or a glass of iced tea? Thanks.
  

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Drinks can be served in either a cup or glass.

  • Drinks can be served in either a cup or glass.
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Drinks can be served in either a cup or glass.
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Thanks for the reply, but my teacher said that I am wrong saying 'a cup of iced tea', is that mismarking?
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I think that iced tea is normally served in a glass but, if you serve it in a cup, then it's a cup of iced tea. Not being a drinker of iced tea, I cannot be sure about this, but it does not sound as unnatural to me as 'a cup of beer'. Those who drink this can give a better answer.
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*** Jamesmy teacher said that I am wrong saying 'a cup of iced tea'
It depends on context. It might be common for people to drink it in glasses but, it's not impossible to drink it from cups. In a situation where someone has it in a cup, saying 'a cup of iced tea' would be correct.

Not every situation is exactly the same for everyone in the world.
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*** JamesThanks for the reply, but my teacher said that I am wrong saying 'a cup of iced tea', is that mismarking?
It seems that your teacher has not grasped the difference between talking about something in general and something in particular.

When mentioning it in general, there is no need to specify what kind of vessel it can be served in. It can e

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