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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Which is correct?

The amount of work is decreasing for an obvious reason.
The amount of work is decreasing for the obvious reason.

 Could you tell me which one is correct?
If the are both correct, what is the difference in the meaning?

Thank you! 
  

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Hi, The amount of work is decreasing for an obvious reason. The amount of work is decreasing for the obvious reason. Could you tell me which one is correct?

  • Hi, The amount of work is decreasing for an obvious reason.
  • The amount of work is decreasing for the obvious reason.
  • Could you tell me which one is correct?
  • Both.
  • If the are both correct, what is the difference in the meaning?
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Hi,
The amount of work is decreasing for an obvious reason.

The amount of work is decreasing for the obvious reason.



Could you tell me which one is correct? Both.

If the are both correct, what is the difference in the meaning? #2 assumes that the reader is already aware of the reason. ie It's a specific reference.

Clive
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 Thank you very much!

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