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Yaasaay Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

when should we use (the) and (a , an ) in the sentence

hi guys I am confusing with ( the and a, an ) I don't know which one should I use it

for example ,

which one of the following is correct and why ?
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Do you think I have the talent in drawing ?

Do you think I have a talent in drawing ?
  

Top answer

"a talent" is the correct form. Use "the" for specific things and "a/an" for nonspecific thing. Also, "a/an" is used with nouns that you can count, and "the" is used with those you don't count.

— Anonymous

  • "a talent" is the correct form.
  • Use "the" for specific things and "a/an" for nonspecific thing.
  • Also, "a/an" is used with nouns that you can count, and "the" is used with those you don't count.
  • You can have multiple talents, which is why "a talent" is chosen.
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"a talent" is the correct form. Use "the" for specific things and "a/an" for nonspecific thing. Also, "a/an" is used with nouns that you can count, and "the" is used with those you don't count. You can have multiple talents, which is why "a talent" is chosen.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/54
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You could use:

Do you think I have a talent for drawing?
or
Do you think I have the talent to draw?

Paul
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1st one is correct

talent is uncountable
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I play at school or at the school
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yaasaay hi guys I am confusing with ( the and a, an ) I don't know which one should I use it
for example ,
which one of the following is correct and why ?
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Do you think I have the talent in drawing ?
Do you think I have a talent in drawing ?
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