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Guyper Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Is the indefinite article needed?

"Send the letter in enclosure."

"Send the letter in a enclosure."

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Yes, you need an indefinite article. Since the word "enclosure" commences with a vowel, it should be "an" rather than "a". The word "enclosure" is an unusual choice for most of us.

  • Yes, you need an indefinite article.
  • Since the word "enclosure" commences with a vowel, it should be "an" rather than "a".
  • The word "enclosure" is an unusual choice for most of us.
  • An envelope is commonly used instead.
  • In fact, the word "enclosure" usually refers to the contents of that envelope rather than its purpose.
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Yes, you need an indefinite article. Since the word "enclosure" commences with a vowel, it should be "an" rather than "a".
The word "enclosure" is an unusual choice for most of us. An envelope is commonly used instead. In fact, the word "enclosure" usually refers to the contents of that envelope rather than its purpose.

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