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Believer Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
How can I decide it easier?
Hi,
I see some expressions with what look to be restricting phrases in them and want to know what I can do to distinguish clearly (if that is possible) whether put the article the is right or putting the article a is right?
e.g.
An (or The) attitude of positiveness
A (or The) lack of security
A (or The) material of more general interest
A (or The) nature of human being
I see some expressions with what look to be restricting phrases in them and want to know what I can do to distinguish clearly (if that is possible) whether put the article the is right or putting the article a is right?
e.g.
An (or The) attitude of positiveness
A (or The) lack of security
A (or The) material of more general interest
A (or The) nature of human being
Top answer
Look at the context. "
- Look at the context.
- "
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Look at the context. If the thing is specific and you must point it out/separate from the mass of other things, use "the."
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