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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

A vs the

can "a" be used here?

The department has put a hold on the position.

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Hi, can "a" be used here? The department has put a hold on the position. Yes, use 'a' unless you are referring to some specific hold that has already been mentioned.

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Hi,

can "a" be used here?

The department has put a hold on the position.

Yes, use 'a' unless you are referring to some specific hold that has already been mentioned.

eg The department has put a hold on the position. The hold will last for two weeks.



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