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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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How to use of +a and of+ the?
Hi,
I have seen many people using 'of' followed by 'a'+ noun but what I have learned is that 'of' should be followed by 'the'+ noun. Am i correct?
I have seen many people using 'of' followed by 'a'+ noun but what I have learned is that 'of' should be followed by 'the'+ noun. Am i correct?
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No. Both "of a <noun>" and "of the <noun>" are perfectly good English. Which is appropriate depends on context.
- No.
- Both "of a <noun>" and "of the <noun>" are perfectly good English.
- Which is appropriate depends on context.
- Are you sure the person who said "of a <noun>" is wrong wasn't talking about just one specific context?
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No. Both "of a <noun>" and "of the <noun>" are perfectly good English. Which is appropriate depends on context.
Are you sure the person who said "of a <noun>" is wrong wasn't talking about just one specific context?
Are you sure the person who said "of a <noun>" is wrong wasn't talking about just one specific context?
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