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Seagull Posted 11 years ago
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Which is more natural
a. Her favorite pastime is dancing to music.
b. Her favorite pastime is dancing to the music.
Which sounds more natural to native speakers? Also, if both are acceptable, what nuance does each sentence has?
b. Her favorite pastime is dancing to the music.
Which sounds more natural to native speakers? Also, if both are acceptable, what nuance does each sentence has?
Top answer
"The music" refers to some specific music because of the definite article. But the sentence doesn't say which music, leaving the thought unfinished. Stick with a.
- "The music" refers to some specific music because of the definite article.
- But the sentence doesn't say which music, leaving the thought unfinished.
- Stick with a.
- for the meaning of dancing to music in general.
- If you have something more specific in mind, say something like Her favorite pastime is dancing to the music of Ravel.
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"The music" refers to some specific music because of the definite article. But the sentence doesn't say which music, leaving the thought unfinished. Stick with a. for the meaning of dancing to music in general. If you have something more specific in mind, say something like
Her favorite pastime is dancing to the music of Ravel.
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Thank you very much indeed, Deadrat.
I appreciate your clear and detailed explanation.
I appreciate your clear and detailed explanation.
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