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What article do you use after 'invented', I'm confused I though it was 'a':

Who invented a/the gym?
Who invented a/the car?
Who invented the/(zero article) television?
Who invented the/(zero article) plastic?

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MustAsk What article do you use after 'invented', I'm confused I though it was 'a': MustAsk Who invented a/the gym? Who invented a/the car? Use the definite article.

  • MustAsk What article do you use after 'invented', I'm confused I though it was 'a': MustAsk Who invented a/the gym?
  • Who invented a/the car?
  • Use the definite article.
  • "The car" is a concept which embraces all cars.
  • MustAsk Who invented the/(zero article) television?
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MustAskWhat article do you use after 'invented', I'm confused I though it was 'a':
MustAskWho invented a/the gym? Who invented a/the car?
Use the definite article. "The car" is a concept which embraces all cars.
MustAskWho invented the/(zero article) television? Who invented the/(zero article

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