make a sound or make the sound

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gauri_agr

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Hi all,

I am confused with the article usage. Which one is correct and why

1. Let's make the sound of a cat
2. Let's make a sound of a cat?

Sound is a general term so I think it should be "a".

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Gauri
 

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Hi all,

I am confused with the article usage. Which one is correct and why

1. Let's make the sound of a cat
2. Let's make a sound of a cat?

Sound is a general term so I think it should be "a".

Thanks
Gauri
I'm assuming that a cat makes only one sound,"meow." In that case #1 is the correct choice.
 

gauri_agr

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thank you. I got it.
 
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