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Snvplayer Posted 14 years ago
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Why is it "the" not "a" in this sentence?
Mr. Romney became "the" presumptive Republican nominee.
Is it "the" because there is only one Republican nominee? Couldn't it also be "a"?
Is it "the" because there is only one Republican nominee? Couldn't it also be "a"?
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Hello, snvplayer—and welcome to English Forums. Yes, 'the' because the party puts forward only one nominee. It could not be 'a' in this case.
- Hello, snvplayer—and welcome to English Forums.
- Yes, 'the' because the party puts forward only one nominee.
- It could not be 'a' in this case.
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Hello, snvplayer—and welcome to English Forums.
Yes, 'the' because the party puts forward only one nominee. It could not be 'a' in this case.
Yes, 'the' because the party puts forward only one nominee. It could not be 'a' in this case.
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