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Bella08 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

why no article 'a'? please help

'This is little guy.'
Why there is no article before the word 'little'?
Thanks in advance.^^
  

Top answer

Because the writer has used incorrect English. Clive

  • Because the writer has used incorrect English.
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Because the writer has used incorrect English.

Clive
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'This is Little Guy.'
Why there is there no article before the word 'little'?

It would have to be part of his name or a term of endearment, such as Little John in the tales of Robin Hood.
I had a great uncle named Guy.
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Clive
I had the same thought, but since I am not confident with my English that I had to confirm it. Thanks ^^

AlpheccaStars
Thanks for the patience explaining. So, clear and easy to understand ^^

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