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Vincent Teo Posted 16 years ago
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had / was (an) Environment Day

Can I say,

(a) Last Sunday, it was a sunny day. We had an Environment Day. Our teachers divided us into few groups.

(b) Last Sunday / That day was (an) Environment Day. We were divided into few groups. Group A pupils cleared the drains.

(c) That day was (an) Environment Day. After spring cleaning, our school compound was more beautiful (than before).
  

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If 'Environment Day' is a national holiday, then no article; if 'Environment Day' is just an event that the school holds from time to time, then use 'an'. (a) Last Sunday was sunny. We had an Environment Day.

  • If 'Environment Day' is a national holiday, then no article; if 'Environment Day' is just an event that the school holds from time to time, then use 'an'.
  • (a) Last Sunday was sunny.
  • We had an Environment Day.
  • Our teachers divided us into several groups.
  • (b) Last Sunday was (an) Environment Day.
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If 'Environment Day' is a national holiday, then no article; if 'Environment Day' is just an event that the school holds from time to time, then use 'an'.

(a) Last Sunday was sunny. We had an Environment Day. Our teachers divided us into several groups.

(b) Last Sunday was (an) Environment Day. We were divided into several groups. Group A pupils clear

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