In Indefinite articles^x, Grammar^x

Sinseonghyeon wrote: I would like to be introduced to some books which can give me massive information on the usage of an article. I already know on an article to an extent. But i would like to know about it more than now, especially more detailed. Are there any books you can introduce me? or...

I would like to be introduced to some books which can give me massive information on the usage of an article. I already know on an article to an extent. But i would like to know about it more than now, especially more detailed. Are there any books you can introduce me? or any web sites? I already...

Hi, This topic was recently discussed in the the thread entitled Indefinite Article With Hispanic? Basically, if you pronounce the 'h', say 'a'. If you don't, say 'an'. I say 'a herb'. When you speak of the grammar rule of 'a' only coming before vowels, I hope you are not saying we should...

I agree with paco2004 that the plural fools is needed to agree with supporters.I also agree that the indefinite article a is needed in Don't make a fool of me.(To make a fool of is an idiom which means to cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid. ---dictionary.com)From Understanding...

Yes, your question is really interesting. I'm Brazilian and consequently a Portuguese speaker. In my native language, like in Italian, French, Spanish and German (some languages that I've been studying, other than English), people use the definite and indefinite articles, pronouns, etc. ...

Hi, According to the "Longman Student Grammar" abstract nouns (such as education, kindness) can have countable and uncountable. (e.g.) 1. What's your highest level of education? => uncountable Although she was a girl she wanted an education => countable In the countable case, can "an...

Hello Infinity. I'm a mere English learner from Japan, but could you allow me to throw my 2 cents on your question? Frankly speaking, I'd say you'd better give up the hope you could get a conclusive answer to the question. I have raised a similar question before in this forum but I could not...

Hi Lyn, Here is one of my posts from a previous thread on the topic of articles. It might help. Posted: 03-30-2005 12:26 PM The correct use of articles is acknowledged to be one of the most difficult points of English grammar, so don't be despondant Ali; mistakes don't usually matter too...

An excellent reply, Jazz. I hope you won't mind if I expand on it a little. The correct use of articles is acknowledged to be one of the most difficult points of English grammar, so don't be despondant Ali; mistakes don't usually matter too much, as you will still be understood. First, we don't...

Essay on The Collective Noun by Sophie Johnson Traditionally, the noun that names a collective is considered to be singular. Being singular, the verbial that denotes its act is also singular: (1) The family prays every evening. (2) Australia is playing against Portugal in the final...