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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Word inclusion

Should 'a' be included or is it optional?
Do you want to have 'a' six pack abs?
This is how to get 'a' six pack abs.

Sounds like optional but I am not sure.
  

Top answer

You should say: Do you want to have six-pack abs? No "a" at all.

  • You should say: Do you want to have six-pack abs?
  • No "a" at all.
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You should say:

Do you want to have six-pack abs?

No "a" at all.
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Doctor DYou should say:Do you want to have six-pack abs? No "a" at all.
Thanks. Does the same apply for the second sentence?
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Yes.
It's like saying: Do you want pasta for dinner? (No article needed).
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Anonymous'a' six pack abs?
Abs is plural. It is wrong to use the indefinite article (a) with a plural noun.
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Doctor DYes. It's like saying: Do you want pasta for dinner? (No article needed).
I see. Thanks. But you need the 'a' with sandwich or burger: Do you want (a) sandwich for dinner? (Is the article needed here?)
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As the earlier post said: Plural.

So the difference is
Do you want pasta for dinner? (pasta is a plural noun)
vs
Do you want a bowl of pasta for dinner? (a single bowl).
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Doctor DAs the earlier post said: Plural.So the difference isDo you want pasta for dinner? (pasta is a plural noun)vsDo you want a bowl of pasta for dinner? (a single bowl).
I see. So 'a' should be used with sandwich but not sandwiches, right?
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Doctor D? (pasta is a plural noun)
I'd say it was uncountable in English. The pasta is tasty,
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fivejedjon Doctor D? (pasta is a plural noun)I'd say it was uncountable in English. The pasta is tasty,
I see. And should 'a' be used with sandwich? (Do you want 'sandwich' or a 'sandwich' for dinner)

Also, if I use 'sandwiches' should the 'a' be excluded?
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AnonymousAnd should 'a' be used with sandwich?
Yes.
AnonymousAlso, if I use 'sandwiches' should the 'a' be excluded?
Yes. You may use zero-article or 'some'...or 'two'.

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