atw: when to use 'a' and 'the'
- From: "beadle whitehead" <beadle580@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:41:49 +0530
This may seem bleeding obvious, but what are the rules, guidelines, whatever
ofr using 'a' and 'the' and not using them at all?
I am working with a lady from a non-English speaking background who has
excellent English except for a few little things, like when to use 'a' and
'the' and when to omit them altogether.
... when is it a rule, when do I refer to the rule, or are rules ...
... when do I speak of a danger, or just danger, and when does it become the
danger?
Is there a reference book that explains this aspect of English grammar?
the /a bamboozled writer
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