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Uktous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Requires (the) presentation of library card

Hi,

Question:

Should I need the in the following sentence

Sentence:

Entering into the library requires the presentation of library card.

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Top answer

Entering the library requires ( the ) presentation of a library card.

— Mister Micawber

  • Entering the library requires ( the ) presentation of a library card.
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4 Answers
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Entering the library requires (the) presentation of a library card.
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Hi,

without the "a" as you added, is it incorrect ?

thanks
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Yes, I think that 'library card' is too countable a concept to omit the article.
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Hi,

How about just


Show your library card to enter the library ?


If it's a sign ritght at the library door, you could just say

Show your library card
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