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Alex+ Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary
I've bought the/ a package holiday.
In the second sentence the article "the" is used.
I'm going to Japan. I've bought the tickets.
Which article "the" or "a" should I use in the following sentences?
1. I'm going to Japan. I've bought the/ a package holiday.
2. I'm going to Japan. I've bought the/ a suitcase.
3. I'm going to Japan. I've bought the/ a guide-book.
4. I'm going to Japan. I've reserved the/ a hotel.
5. I'm going to Japan. I've received the/ a visa.
I'm going to Japan. I've bought the tickets.
Which article "the" or "a" should I use in the following sentences?
1. I'm going to Japan. I've bought the/ a package holiday.
2. I'm going to Japan. I've bought the/ a suitcase.
3. I'm going to Japan. I've bought the/ a guide-book.
4. I'm going to Japan. I've reserved the/ a hotel.
5. I'm going to Japan. I've received the/ a visa.
Top answer
Use "a" for all of those unless you and the speaker have already talked about a specific package you were thinking about buying, a specific suitcase you had admired in the store, a particular guidebook he had recommended, a specific hotel you had talked about staying at, etc. "
- Use "a" for all of those unless you and the speaker have already talked about a specific package you were thinking about buying, a specific suitcase you had admired in the store, a particular guidebook he had recommended, a specific hotel you had talked about staying at, etc.
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Use "a" for all of those unless you and the speaker have already talked about a specific package you were thinking about buying, a specific suitcase you had admired in the store, a particular guidebook he had recommended, a specific hotel you had talked about staying at, etc.
Possible, "the" works for visa because it's understood to be "the visa you need to get into the country."
Possible, "the" works for visa because it's understood to be "the visa you need to get into the country."
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I agree about "a suitcase, a guide-book, a hotel" and "the visa".
Could you explain why "the ticket" is correct but "the package holiday" is not? They look similar to me.
Could you explain why "the ticket" is correct but "the package holiday" is not? They look similar to me.
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I said to use "a" for ALL of them, except perhaps "visa."
I've got my ticket would be okay too.
I've got my ticket would be okay too.
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I've already asked about an article with "ticket". I was said that "the ticket" is correct for a sentence like this. That's why I gave the sentence " I've bought the tickets." like a pattern. Now I'm a little confused.
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I was told that ...
Just like "the visa," "the tickets" mean "the tickets that will get me there." It's a little idiomatic. I'd actually say, "I've already got my tickets." But you can also say "I've already got a plane ticket." You can say "I've already got the train ticket."
Unlike a hotel or a tour package or a restaruant, when there are dozens/hundres that you could me
Just like "the visa," "the tickets" mean "the tickets that will get me there." It's a little idiomatic. I'd actually say, "I've already got my tickets." But you can also say "I've already got a plane ticket." You can say "I've already got the train ticket."
Unlike a hotel or a tour package or a restaruant, when there are dozens/hundres that you could me
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Grammar Geek, thank you very much.
Now everything is clear. The articles are the most difficult and mysterious thing for me.
Now everything is clear. The articles are the most difficult and mysterious thing for me.
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Most people say the random use of prepositions is the most difficult. The use of articles is second. 
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