Believer Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
a whole part or the whole part
Hi,
Sometimes, I am so sure whether to use the phrase "a whole + something" or "the whole + something."
I am too sure about using the phrase "a whole + something" in sentences. How can I use both phrases correctly?
Sometimes, I am so sure whether to use the phrase "a whole + something" or "the whole + something."
I am too sure about using the phrase "a whole + something" in sentences. How can I use both phrases correctly?
Top answer
The same rules as usual - when you mean something specific, use the. If not a specific thing, then use a. Are you sure you can eat a whole pizza by yourself?
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The same rules as usual - when you mean something specific, use the. If not a specific thing, then use a.
Are you sure you can eat a whole pizza by yourself? (When you say what you want for dinner.)
Oh my! You did eat the whole pizza! (After the particular pizza that we purchased has been consumed.)
Are you sure you can eat a whole pizza by yourself? (When you say what you want for dinner.)
Oh my! You did eat the whole pizza! (After the particular pizza that we purchased has been consumed.)
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