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Marix998 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

With or without article

Hello,

why ,,Sustainable development" has no article and I cant say ,,A sustainable development"

other example: ,,energy conservation" - ,,A energy conservation"

thanks
  

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Abstract nouns do not have articles- Love makes the world go round. Anger can be a dangerous emotion. Good health is very important.

— Anonymous

  • Abstract nouns do not have articles- Love makes the world go round.
  • Anger can be a dangerous emotion.
  • Good health is very important.
  • Sustainable development is the plan's aim.
  • When a term is used abstractly it cannot be counted.
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Abstract nouns do not have articles- Love makes the world go round. Anger can be a dangerous emotion. Good health is very important. Sustainable development is the plan's aim.

When a term is used abstractly it cannot be counted.
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