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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"?
  

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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.

  • 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.
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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.

CJ

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