Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
what is the difference between "a copy" and "the copy"?
what is the difference between "a copy" and "the copy"?
Top answer
The same difference as any phrase with an indefinite article and definite article. Any copy, one of many vs a specific copy that both speaker and listener know of.
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The same difference as any phrase with an indefinite article and definite article.
Any copy, one of many vs a specific copy that both speaker and listener know of.
Any copy, one of many vs a specific copy that both speaker and listener know of.
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Anonymous"a copy" and "the copy"Generally, you say "the copy" if you and your listener know which copy you're talking about and can physically point to it if it's nearby.
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