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Edyguards Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

uncountable noun and countable noun

hello, i am quite confused whether i should use good idea instead a good idea, for example, this was "good idea" or this was "a good idea", which one is correct or both of them are correct?

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Hi, This was a good idea. Here, idea is countable as it refers to a plan or a thought. Also: It would be a good idea to invite John's friends to your party.

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  • Hi, This was a good idea.
  • Here, idea is countable as it refers to a plan or a thought.
  • Also: It would be a good idea to invite John's friends to your party.
  • I really like the idea of buying this car.
  • What a brilliant idea!
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Hi,

This was a good idea. Here, idea is countable as it refers to a plan or a thought.

Also:

It would be a good idea to invite John's friends to your party.

I really like the idea of buying this car.

What a brilliant idea!

Regards
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thank you, your explanation has explained the confusion ,...hehe
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Hi,
edyguards thank you, your explanation has explained the confusion ,...hehe
Glad I could help.
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