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John liao Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

speed, countable or uncountable? new concept English 2.72 and 2.86

2.72 Since that time, racing drivers have reached speeds over 600 miles an hour.

2.86 It now came straight towards them at tremendous speed.

Why in 2.86, speed is used without "a" here? It seemed countable in 2.72.
  

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86, speed is used without "a" here? "a" or "the" is often dropped in a common prepositional phrase. "at tremendous speed" is such a phrase.

— CalifJim

  • 86, speed is used without "a" here?
  • "a" or "the" is often dropped in a common prepositional phrase.
  • "at tremendous speed" is such a phrase.
  • You can add "a"; it isn't wrong.
  • CJ
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john liaoWhy in 2.86, speed is used without "a" here?
"a" or "the" is often dropped in a common prepositional phrase. "at tremendous speed" is such a phrase. You can add "a"; it isn't wrong.

CJ
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