[Grammar] The indefinite article with uncountable nouns.

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terranovamd

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We can say "a tasty juice," "a delicious wine," "a flavorful tea." But can we say "a tasty milk"? I understand that it is about kinds and types of the aforementioned food products...
 

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I guess you can, if you're talking about almond milk, or some TYPE of milk that is tasty. In wine and juice, there are many types to choose from. Most people don't think about milk that way.

In general, I'd recommend you say "a tasty/delicious/whatever GLASS OF milk" instead.
 

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Thank you very much!
 
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