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Chinpo Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Some kind/sort of (a?) [something]?

Hello there,

I've always wondered if there is any rule to using the indefinite article 'a' after 'some kind/sort of'. Is it optional? And, is there any difference in meaning/usage/etc between, for instance:
'Is this some kind of joke?' and 'Is this some kind of a joke?'

Thanks in advance Emotion: smile

Chinpo

  

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Chinpo I've always wondered if there is any rule to using the indefinite article 'a' after 'some kind/sort of'. It is more informal with 'a'. ' Only in register.

— Mister Micawber

  • Chinpo I've always wondered if there is any rule to using the indefinite article 'a' after 'some kind/sort of'.
  • It is more informal with 'a'.
  • ' Only in register.
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ChinpoI've always wondered if there is any rule to using the indefinite article 'a' after 'some kind/sort of'.

It is more informal with 'a'.

Chinpois there any difference in meaning/usage/etc between, for instance:'Is this some kind of joke?' and 'Is this some kind of a joke?'

Only in register.

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