She is both a singer and ...... dancer.(should we use "a" or leave the sentence as it?)
S Sahil Dhankhar Member Joined Jul 18, 2014 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hindi Home Country India Current Location India Apr 1, 2015 #1 She is both a singer and ...... dancer.(should we use "a" or leave the sentence as it?)
engee30 Key Member Joined Apr 1, 2006 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location England Apr 1, 2015 #2 NOT A TEACHER When you use the construction both... and..., you'd normally make sure that the two elements after both and and are of parallel structure. In other words, keep the other indefinite article in. She is both a singer and a dancer.
NOT A TEACHER When you use the construction both... and..., you'd normally make sure that the two elements after both and and are of parallel structure. In other words, keep the other indefinite article in. She is both a singer and a dancer.