Hi. When do we use the indefinite article "an" before the word "extraordinary"? In a religious context, what could be the deciding factor for using the phrase "possess extraordinary power" versus using the phrase

Hi. I think when we use the word "power" with an indefinite article (in its countable form?), it refers to a nation. In a religious context, what does the countable form (as it seems) of the word "power" mean? eg, an

Hi again, English grammar books published in Japan explains: "This is the doll that he made yesterday," suggests that he made only one doll yesterday. Yes. It also suggests that the listener is already aware that a doll was made.

Hi VT I would like to preface my comments about your sentences by reminding you that some sentences are possible to say, but only in a very limited number of contexts. Many of the sentences you post are grammatically acceptable, but may not sound

I think when you put a word or phrase in quotes, it makes people notice the word or phrase in a special way (if I am not mistaken). Yes, amongst their other uses, quotes can indicate that a word or phrase is used with a different meaning

In #1, the article is necessary. "They are painting mural on the wall" is incorrect. In #2, the indefinite article is correct. More context is required to determine if the definite article would be more appropriate. Are we talking about

1. Do we put a comma before AS? usually we don't 2. Among his most renowned works of this genre, I should mention Waverly, Ivanhoe and Rob Roy. (comma?) have no idea if a comma is relevant here or not. i'd omit it :) 3. But Scott first

Avangi is right on. Most times when we say "There is", the subject is used with the indefinite article. There is a book on the table; there is a woman in the house. "The" is used only when the context indicates some definite

It is not implying there is only one wrong order. It is merely saying the order was wrong. Not quite. The definite article in English commonly implies uniqueness (at least in the immediate context). "I saw the dog" indicates one unique

but case 2 has another error. English speakers say very ... wrong order. Nevertheless English speakers usually say "the wrong order.") It is not implying there is only one wrong order. It is merely saying the order was wrong. Not quite.