Definite article （the）
Firstly, please have a look at the followin conversation.
A: Many business people don't have the time to prepare a proper breakfast.
B: Many office owrkers don't have time for aproper lunch, either.
While A says 'the time', B says no 'the' before 'time'.
Whta's the difference??
This is from my textbook. So I don't think it's got a typo error.
Top answer
The reason for the article is the infinitive to prepare. An article is often used when time or some other noun is followed by an infinitive : He didn't have the time to rewrite the article. I don't have the money to buy a new car.
- The reason for the article is the infinitive to prepare.
- An article is often used when time or some other noun is followed by an infinitive : He didn't have the time to rewrite the article.
- I don't have the money to buy a new car.
- CB
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The reason for the article is the infinitive to prepare. An article is often used when time or some other noun is followed by an infinitive:
He didn't have the time to rewrite the article.
I don't have the money to buy a new car.
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