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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Which would be correct?

Experts,

For the following sentences, the preposition to the word "shower" would be "a" or "the"? Which would be correct?

The water doesn't get hot enough for a/the shower.
The water is not hot enough to take a/the shower.
The water is not hot enough for taking a/the shower.

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Hi Say 'a shower'. It's a general statement. #1 and #2 sound OK, but #3 with 'for taking' sounds a rather odd.

— Clive

  • Hi Say 'a shower'.
  • It's a general statement.
  • #1 and #2 sound OK, but #3 with 'for taking' sounds a rather odd.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi

Say 'a shower'. It's a general statement.

#1 and #2 sound OK, but #3 with 'for taking' sounds a rather odd.

Best wishes, Clive
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