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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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which sentence is preferred
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The distinction between the two articles is neutralized for generic noun
phrases. For example, [3] could be replaced by [3a] without affecting the meaning:
[3] The sandflats are regarded as the province of marine biologists, while the dunes are investigated by terrestrial biologists. [W2A-022-9]
[3a] A sandflat is regarded as the province of the marine biologist, while a dune is investigated by the terrestrial biologist.
As can be seen, the distinction between singular and plural is also neutralized in generic phrases.
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As a non-native speaker of English, I want to know which sentence is preferred by you, a native speaker of English.
The distinction between the two articles is neutralized for generic noun
phrases. For example, [3] could be replaced by [3a] without affecting the meaning:
[3] The sandflats are regarded as the province of marine biologists, while the dunes are investigated by terrestrial biologists. [W2A-022-9]
[3a] A sandflat is regarded as the province of the marine biologist, while a dune is investigated by the terrestrial biologist.
As can be seen, the distinction between singular and plural is also neutralized in generic phrases.
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As a non-native speaker of English, I want to know which sentence is preferred by you, a native speaker of English.
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Anonymous I want to know which sentence is preferred by you, a native speaker of English. #3, but neither is native. We tend to use plural in those situations and omit the article: Sandflats are regarded as the province of marine biologists, while dunes are investigated by terrestrial biologists.
- Anonymous I want to know which sentence is preferred by you, a native speaker of English.
- #3, but neither is native.
- We tend to use plural in those situations and omit the article: Sandflats are regarded as the province of marine biologists, while dunes are investigated by terrestrial biologists.
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Anonymous I want to know which sentence is preferred by you, a native speaker of English.#3, but neither is native. We tend to use plural in those situations and omit the article:
Sandflats are regarded as the province of marine biologists, while dunes are investigated by terrestrial biologists.
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Mister Micawber We tend to use plural in those situations and omit the article:I would like to offer you my belated thanks.
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