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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Sentence

which is correct:

The elephant is a huge animal.

or

An elephant is a huge animal.
  

Top answer

The first sentences has two readings. It could be a particular elephant or it could be elephants in general. The second sentence has only one reading.

— Englishmaven

  • The first sentences has two readings.
  • It could be a particular elephant or it could be elephants in general.
  • The second sentence has only one reading.
  • It is about elephants in general.
  • So it depends on the situation.
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The first sentences has two readings. It could be a particular elephant or it could be elephants in general. The second sentence has only one reading. It is about elephants in general. So it depends on the situation.
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Anonymouswhich is correct: Which is correct?
The elephant is a huge animal.
or
An elephant is a huge animal.
Both are correct.

CJ
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