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Navitasan Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
The art of theft
There are books called
'The Art of the Steal'.
We would say 'The Art of Theft', wouldn't we?
So why don't we say "The Art of Steal"?
Gratefully,
Navi.
'The Art of the Steal'.
We would say 'The Art of Theft', wouldn't we?
So why don't we say "The Art of Steal"?
Gratefully,
Navi.
Top answer
Unlike "theft", "steal" cannot be an uncountable noun. Therefore it needs an article. Actually, it is not common for "steal" to be a noun at all.
- Unlike "theft", "steal" cannot be an uncountable noun.
- Therefore it needs an article.
- Actually, it is not common for "steal" to be a noun at all.
- Most common is probably the expression "a steal", meaning a bargain.
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Unlike "theft", "steal" cannot be an uncountable noun. Therefore it needs an article. Actually, it is not common for "steal" to be a noun at all. Most common is probably the expression "a steal", meaning a bargain.
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