Snappy Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
The/a right to do something
Native speakers say, "You have the right to remain silent."
Is it possible to say, "You have a right to remain silent"?
If yes, what is the difference in nuance between them?
Top answer
" Correct. Snappy Is it possible to say, "You have a right to remain silent"? Mmmm.
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SnappyNative speakers say, "You have the right to remain silent."
Correct.
SnappyIs it possible to say, "You have a right to remain silent"?
Mmmm. I guess you could, but it's not used much these days.
SnappyIf yes, what is the difference in nuance between them?
I don't se
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