Hi, Is it "with an attention to detail" or "with attention to detail"? Thanks in advance.
B Blabla123 Member Joined Mar 7, 2016 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Dutch Home Country Netherlands Current Location Netherlands Mar 7, 2016 #1 Hi, Is it "with an attention to detail" or "with attention to detail"? Thanks in advance.
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Mar 7, 2016 #2 Please provide some context. At least a full sentence.
B Blabla123 Member Joined Mar 7, 2016 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Dutch Home Country Netherlands Current Location Netherlands Mar 7, 2016 #3 Thanks for your reaction. In example: "With an attention to detail and mastery of taste, Coca Cola can craft a tasting experience that brings out the best in you" or "With an attention to detail he makes beautiful pictures for his online blog"
Thanks for your reaction. In example: "With an attention to detail and mastery of taste, Coca Cola can craft a tasting experience that brings out the best in you" or "With an attention to detail he makes beautiful pictures for his online blog"
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Mar 7, 2016 #4 I don't find either of those sentences natural with or without "an", I'm afraid
B Blabla123 Member Joined Mar 7, 2016 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Dutch Home Country Netherlands Current Location Netherlands Mar 7, 2016 #5 Okay, that's a pity. Lets try it one more time. "With an attention to detail and mastery of fabric, Budget-Suit can craft a personal wardrobe to bring out the best in you."
Okay, that's a pity. Lets try it one more time. "With an attention to detail and mastery of fabric, Budget-Suit can craft a personal wardrobe to bring out the best in you."
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Mar 7, 2016 #6 How about With their/its attention to detail...?
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Mar 7, 2016 #7 "With an attention to detail" sounds OK to me. With an attention to detail, our master brewers create a beer that will refresh and delight.
"With an attention to detail" sounds OK to me. With an attention to detail, our master brewers create a beer that will refresh and delight.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Mar 7, 2016 #8 I wouldn't use "an" there at all. With attention to detail, ... With their attention to detail, ...