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[skymoon]

Hi Teachers,

Do we have to add the article "a" in the below sentence? and why?

"My friend said he is going to be (a) Housing Department officier in next year."

Skymoon

[Raymott]

Hi Teachers,

Do we have to add the article "a" in the below sentence? and why?

"My friend said he is going to be (a) Housing Department officier in next year."

Skymoon

If there's more than one Housing Department Officer in the area, you probably should use the article. If there's only one HDO, the article isn't needed.
"Barack Obama would like to be a President" - You'd only say that if there was more than one president.

[Deepurple]

Hi Teachers,

Do we have to add the article "a" in the below sentence? and why?

"My friend said he is going to be (a) Housing Department officier (in) next year."

Skymoon

No preposition is required before next year.
(Not a teacher)