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"a French fry" does not have to be read as "a type of French fry" (the way "a wine" means "a type of wine"). Yes. It passes the "a/an - type of" test.
- "a French fry" does not have to be read as "a type of French fry" (the way "a wine" means "a type of wine").
- Yes.
- It passes the "a/an - type of" test.
- Also, it can't be used in "an amount of French fry".
- It also passes the "an amount" test.
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"a French fry" does not have to be read as "a type of French fry"
(the way "a wine" means "a type of wine").
Yes. It passes the "a/an - type of" test.
(the way "a wine" means "a type of wine").
Yes. It passes the "a/an - type of" test.
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Huh? Your conclusion doesn't reflect your test results, Jim, does it?
PS: Lemme know when you re-edit, and I'll dump this post.
PS: Lemme know when you re-edit, and I'll dump this post.
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Of course I meant countable! I can count French fries, but I can't write English! I must have been tired when I wrote that. Excuses, excuses.
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I guess so, Jim. I cannot get into my previous post to edit it either, now that you've posted. Durn. Looks like we're trapped here, pal. And all I've got is my penknife and half a candy bar...
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