make a sound or make the sound

[gauri_agr]

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

 

[riquecohen]

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]

thank you. I got it.