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Ansonguy Posted 3 years ago
Grammar

This is [a] career..

I have made up the example below.

(1) I like accounting. This is a career I want to pursue.

Is "a" correct? Or should I use the definite article? Thanks.

  

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"a career" means that you have several in mind, and accounting is one of them. "the career" means that there is only one career for you.

  • "a career" means that you have several in mind, and accounting is one of them.
  • "the career" means that there is only one career for you.
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"a career" means that you have several in mind, and accounting is one of them.

"the career" means that there is only one career for you.

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