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Hi,Would you say the indefinite article 'a' goes with the phrase 'other activity' too?Students analyze their own thought processes following a reading or other activity.If so, what is the difference between that example and this in terms of how the article applies to other...

I must say in retrospect that this is not a productive way to look at the question of whether "history" requires a definite article. New2's point about "history" as an abstract ("first time in history"; "history repeats itself"; "the study of...

Hi, I read the following sentence in a report. I am confused with the way in which the author has used 'the' at various places in the sentence. I have numbered the places where I have a question. 'Exhibit 5 shows one view of the changes in investor perceptions of the public...

Q Once I saw a person who typed the sentence "I will meet you very the soon". Is the usage of definite article correct in the above mentioned sentence in quotation? No. It should be 'very soon'Q What is the difference between 'especially' and 'specially'? 'especially' means the...

Q Once I saw a person who typed the sentence "I will meet you very the soon". Is the usage of definite article correct in the above mentioned sentence in quotation? Q What is the difference between 'especially' and 'specially'? Q What are those type of sentences in which two helping verbs are...

Hi Sabya, Can you clarify your question, please? You asked if the definite article ('the') was required here. Mr M's answer is that either the definite or indefinite ('a') article could be used - i.e. use of 'the' is optional. However, in your follow-up post, you seem rather to be getting at...

Hi, Three questions have recently confused me .. 1) When someone you very well know passes by you .. but he pays no heed to you and never gives you any greetings .. Does he/she ( ignore or neglect ) you ? Is there a graet difference between'em ? Say 'ignore' in this case. It shows more...

Peace be upon you all .. Three questions have recently confused me .. 1) When someone you very well know passes by you .. but he pays no heed to you and never gives you any greetings .. Does he/she ( ignore or neglect ) you ? Is there a graet difference between'em ? 2 ) Is The verb...

Lady Maude Duff wrote: Anonymous wrote: What's the difference between A and B? A: The students became aware of importance of working hard. B: The students became aware of the importance of working hard. I think they are much the same, so tell me about the nuances of them.Of course,...

Lady Maude Duff wrote: Anonymous wrote: What's the difference between A and B? A: The students became aware of importance of working hard. B: The students became aware of the importance of working hard. I think they are much the same, so tell me about the nuances of them.Of course,...