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Sitifan Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

They're riding bikes/a bike/the bike.

1. They are riding bikes.
2. They are riding a bike.
3. They are riding the bike.

What's the difference in meaning between the above sentences?

  

Top answer

In #2 and #3, it seems to be a tandem bicycle; #3 is a previously-mentioned or specific one.

  • In #2 and #3, it seems to be a tandem bicycle; #3 is a previously-mentioned or specific one.
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In #2 and #3, it seems to be a tandem bicycle; #3 is a previously-mentioned or specific one.
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1. Can the girls ride a bike?
2. Can the girls ride bikes?
What's the difference in meaning between the above sentences?
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They are synonymous in intent.

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