Do I need an article?

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Anonymous

#375325 Tue, 05 Jun 07 02:21 PM

(A) smile is the shortest way between two people.

Is it correct both ways: with or without an article?

thanks

Grammar Geek

#375339 Tue, 05 Jun 07 02:44 PM

You do need the article.

(I also think you might want to say "shortest distance" and not "shortest way.")

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Anonymous

#375341 Tue, 05 Jun 07 02:45 PM

"You do need the article." Oh, I am sorry to hear that.

My test is screwed up, then.

Thanks