Sarunnio Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Take the lead/take a lead
As above suggests, when I was watching a NBA game, a commentator said "Utah Jazz takes the lead.".
Why not it be "take a lead"?
and when we can use one with 'a'?
Thanks in advance,
Why not it be "take a lead"?
and when we can use one with 'a'?
Thanks in advance,
Top answer
Interesting question. I suppose it has to do with specicifity, as is usually the case with the word 'the'. In any given game, only one team can be leading at any given time.
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Interesting question. I suppose it has to do with specicifity, as is usually the case with the word 'the'. In any given game, only one team can be leading at any given time. I suppose the very first leading situation that arises in a game might sometimes be referred to as 'a lead'. However, thereafter we will always be referring to 'the lead' for that specific game.
On the other hand, if
On the other hand, if
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Thank you Yankee.
I've got a better understanding as you suggested.
For the question you didn't understand, I meant to ask you "when do we use 'take a lead'"?
From my understanding, I think we can use "take a lead" in a situation where we first get into the game. No one has ever taken a lead in the game yet. it expresses non-specified reference.
Not sure if I'm cor
I've got a better understanding as you suggested.
For the question you didn't understand, I meant to ask you "when do we use 'take a lead'"?
From my understanding, I think we can use "take a lead" in a situation where we first get into the game. No one has ever taken a lead in the game yet. it expresses non-specified reference.
Not sure if I'm cor
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