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Liveinjapan Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Has ability/an ablity/the ability

Everyone has ability / an ability / the ability to contribute to this program.

Does each way work and carrys about the same meaning?

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LiJ
  

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Depends. If you mean each individual has a specific ability to contribute, then use "an ability". If you mean everybody is competent enough to contribute, then use "the ability".

— Tidus

  • Depends.
  • If you mean each individual has a specific ability to contribute, then use "an ability".
  • If you mean everybody is competent enough to contribute, then use "the ability".
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Depends. If you mean each individual has a specific ability to contribute, then use "an ability". If you mean everybody is competent enough to contribute, then use "the ability".
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Got it! Thanks, Tidus.

Do you use it with no article?
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No. Although to say "Everyone has ability to contribute..." isn't wrong, it's more common to use the article.
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LiveinjapanEveryone has ability / an ability / the ability to contribute to this program.

Does each way work and carrys about the same meaning?

Thanks
LiJ
I'd write: Everyone has the ability to contribute to this program.
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Thank you all. I understand.
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