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Believer Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
possibly rehashing the old question
Hi,
I think the related threads have appeared numerous times but allow me to ask one more for the sake of personal clarity.
Why the underlined words that seem to indicate positions have the article in one and not in the other?
... with his responsibilities first as a pastor, then as leader (why not 'a leader'?) of ...
I think the related threads have appeared numerous times but allow me to ask one more for the sake of personal clarity.
Why the underlined words that seem to indicate positions have the article in one and not in the other?
... with his responsibilities first as a pastor, then as leader (why not 'a leader'?) of ...
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Presumably there are several pastors but only one leader. If we are speaking of 'job titles', then the a before pastor could disappear. If neither applies, then I would use a both places or not at all.
- Presumably there are several pastors but only one leader.
- If we are speaking of 'job titles', then the a before pastor could disappear.
- If neither applies, then I would use a both places or not at all.
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Presumably there are several pastors but only one leader. If we are speaking of 'job titles', then the a before pastor could disappear. If neither applies, then I would use a both places or not at all.
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It may also be that the author didn't want to be too strict, by adding a, but he implied it. Thus, it may well be that he/she assumes several leaders too.
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