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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
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"Lovesong" is a The Cure song.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

1) "Lovesong" is a The Cure song.

2) "Lovesong" is a song by The Cure.

If sentence #1 is correct, don't you find it peculiar the use of "a" and "the" one after the other?

Thank you.

  

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You're right in thinking #1 is peculiar. A native speaker is unlikely to say it.

  • You're right in thinking #1 is peculiar.
  • A native speaker is unlikely to say it.
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You're right in thinking #1 is peculiar. A native speaker is unlikely to say it.

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