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Old 02-Jul-2006, 18:19
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what is the definition of using 'a' in a sentence?

example:

my sister is a lawyer.

why do we use 'a'?

hope i make sense!!
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Old 02-Jul-2006, 21:25
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what is the definition of using 'a' in a sentence?
example:
my sister is a lawyer.
why do we use 'a'?
hope i make sense!!
"a" is an indefinite article
for further information see:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/eslart.html
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thanks !... i went on the site and its helped alot!!
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