Such a?

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Hello again. This time I'd like to ask a question about the use of a after such.

The following examples are quoted from Longman English Dictionary Online.

The rules make it quite clear what should be done in such a situation.

She needs to see a psychiatrist or some such person.

Both situation and person are count nouns. So why is an 'a' not used in the second sentence after such? She needs to see a psychiatrist or some such a person.

Thanks.

Nugso · Accepted Answer

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CalifJim · Answer

NugsoSo why is an 'a' not used

It already has 'some'. You can't have both 'some' and 'a'.

CJ

Nugso · Answer

Oh, how did I not consider it? <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/9.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/9.gif' alt='Emotion: crying'/> Thank you, CalifJim!

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