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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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Hello, Could you please tell me whether I can use both forms in the highlighted portions? If yes, could you tell me the difference between the two options? Thank you!
A) First, a child used to relying on their parents' protection might end up unable to cope with the challenges of adulthood; the/a child may remain largely unaware of the many dangers present in the world and, once deprived of their guardian's extensive care, may easily fall victim to the malice of the less naïve.
B) Finally, by trying to make their children's lives problem-free, parents deprive their offspring of the possibility of making choices and overcoming difficulties. This might have a negative impact on childrens's/the children's self-confidence and self-esteem.
A) First, a child used to relying on their parents' protection might end up unable to cope with the challenges of adulthood; the/a child may remain largely unaware of the many dangers present in the world and, once deprived of their guardian's extensive care, may easily fall victim to the malice of the less naïve.
B) Finally, by trying to make their children's lives problem-free, parents deprive their offspring of the possibility of making choices and overcoming difficulties. This might have a negative impact on childrens's/the children's self-confidence and self-esteem.
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They have worse problems than the choice of article. First, a child used to its parents' protection migh t be unable to cope with the challenges of adulthood, unaware of the many dangers in the world and an easy victim of malice. Finally, by trying to protect their children, parents deprive them of the opportunity to make choices and overcome difficulties.
- They have worse problems than the choice of article.
- First, a child used to its parents' protection migh t be unable to cope with the challenges of adulthood, unaware of the many dangers in the world and an easy victim of malice.
- Finally, by trying to protect their children, parents deprive them of the opportunity to make choices and overcome difficulties.
- This might have a negative impact on their self-confidence and self-esteem.
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They have worse problems than the choice of article.
First, a child used to its parents' protection might be unable to cope with the challenges of adulthood, unaware of the many dangers in the world and an easy victim of malice.
Finally, by trying to protect their children, parents deprive them of th
First, a child used to its parents' protection might be unable to cope with the challenges of adulthood, unaware of the many dangers in the world and an easy victim of malice.
Finally, by trying to protect their children, parents deprive them of th
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Thank you for pointing out these errors, I'm aware of them but I need help with the articles.
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AnonymousI need help with the articles.I have fixed that problem, too.
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Thank you, but let's disregard all other errors and assume that I need to use the same wording as in my examples, what articles should I use?
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childrens's -- This is not English, but you may use either article in the first instance and either form in the second.
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