0
New Hope Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

English

Which one is correct? Please explain.
It is thinner and smoother than the ordinary glass.
It is thinner and smoother than ordinary glass.
  

Top answer

Both are correct. The first refers to some specific ordinary glass or ordinary glass being discussed. The second refers to any ordinary glass.

  • Both are correct.
  • The first refers to some specific ordinary glass or ordinary glass being discussed.
  • The second refers to any ordinary glass.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
Both are correct. The first refers to some specific ordinary glass or ordinary glass being discussed. The second refers to any ordinary glass.

Related Questions