Taka Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
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· The/a X1 and (the/a) X2
The latter articles 'the/a' can be omitted. What about this?
·The/a X1 or the/a X2
Is it possible to omit the latter articles?
The latter articles 'the/a' can be omitted. What about this?
·The/a X1 or the/a X2
Is it possible to omit the latter articles?
Top answer
It works in much the same way: You can wear a skirt or (a) dress. The form must be signed by either the father or (the) mother. But note that omitting the second article can influence the meaning by forcing a stronger association between the two items.
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It works in much the same way:
You can wear a skirt or (a) dress.
The form must be signed by either the father or (the) mother.
But note that omitting the second article can influence the meaning by forcing a stronger association between the two items. For example:
I saw a car and trailer (the two were probably attached)
I saw a
You can wear a skirt or (a) dress.
The form must be signed by either the father or (the) mother.
But note that omitting the second article can influence the meaning by forcing a stronger association between the two items. For example:
I saw a car and trailer (the two were probably attached)
I saw a
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