Yonsu99
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- Jul 12, 2014
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- Interested in Language
- Native Language
- Korean
- Home Country
- China
- Current Location
- South Korea
The zero article is used to refer generically to all members of a class.
27a. Dogs are domestic animals.
Articles in English
the
a — used before a singular noun to refer in a general way to people or things of a particular kindThis book gives some useful tips for the beginner. [=for beginners]
The cobra is a poisonous snake. [=cobras are poisonous snakes]
Learner's definition of THE
It seems I can use either 'the singular noun' or 'plural noun with no article' to generalize a particular group or kind. Am I understanding correctly? Or is there any cognitive difference, for example between "The cobra is a poisonous snake." and "Cobras are poisonous snakes."?