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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I am (an) American.

1. I am American2. I am an AmericanWhich is grammatically correct (or more natural)?
  

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Both are equally as acceptable, but the first is more common. With other nationalities, there is a clear difference though: I am British, I am a Brit; I am French, I am a Frenchman.

  • Both are equally as acceptable, but the first is more common.
  • With other nationalities, there is a clear difference though: I am British, I am a Brit; I am French, I am a Frenchman.
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Both are equally as acceptable, but the first is more common. With other nationalities, there is a clear difference though: I am British, I am a Brit; I am French, I am a Frenchman.

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