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  1. 22-Feb-2010, 07:52 #1
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    Default use indefinite article

    Why can't we use indefinite article with attribute+personnel (e.g., a good personnel), if we can say a+attribute+crew/company, etc.
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    Default Re: use indefinite article

    oh okay
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    Default Re: use indefinite article

    Quote Originally Posted by mikhai View Post
    Why can't we use indefinite article with attribute+personnel (e.g., a good personnel), if we can say a+attribute+crew/company, etc.
    Because 'personnel' doesn't function as a countable noun, whereas 'crew, company' can.
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