Alexey86
Senior Member
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2018
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- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- Russian
- Home Country
- Russian Federation
- Current Location
- Russian Federation
The origin of life on Earth is unknown. (OK)
The origin of a life on Earth is unknown. (Not OK)
We had a good time. (OK)
We had good time. (Not OK)
I feel a responsibility for my ancestors when I play. (OK)
I feel responsibility for my ancestors when I play. (OK)
Why can responsibility be used both countably and uncountably in the same context, while time and life can't?
(This thread is related to https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/...inite-article-before-quot-responsibility-quot)
(Maybe it should be moved to General Language Discussions)
The origin of a life on Earth is unknown. (Not OK)
We had a good time. (OK)
We had good time. (Not OK)
I feel a responsibility for my ancestors when I play. (OK)
I feel responsibility for my ancestors when I play. (OK)
Why can responsibility be used both countably and uncountably in the same context, while time and life can't?
(This thread is related to https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/...inite-article-before-quot-responsibility-quot)
(Maybe it should be moved to General Language Discussions)
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