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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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He has a heart disease
He has a heart disease which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs.
Is "a" optional here? Thanks.
Is "a" optional here? Thanks.
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You need the article because of the restrictive clause. There are two ways to do this: He has a heart disease which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs. He has heart disease, which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs .
- You need the article because of the restrictive clause.
- There are two ways to do this: He has a heart disease which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs.
- He has heart disease, which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs .
- The second is the more natural, unless the specific disorder is mentioned.
- "Heart disease : Any disorder that affects the heart.
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You need the article because of the restrictive clause. There are two ways to do this:
He has a heart disease which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs.
He has heart disease, which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs.
The second is the more natural, unless the specific disorder is mentioned.
"Heart dise
He has a heart disease which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs.
He has heart disease, which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs.
The second is the more natural, unless the specific disorder is mentioned.
"Heart dise
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