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"Sentence" vs "A sentence"



 
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"Sentence" vs "A sentence" #1 (permalink) Sat Jul 22, 2006 13:08 pm   "Sentence" vs "A sentence"
 

Hi

Could you please tell me which one of the following sentences is correct?

1- A sentence is a group of words that give complete
meaning


2-Sentence is a group of words that give complete
meaning


3- The sentence is a group of words that give complete
meaning


Thanks a lot

Tom
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"Sentence" vs " A sentence" #2 (permalink) Sat Jul 22, 2006 15:15 pm   "Sentence" vs " A sentence"
 

Hi Tom

I'd prefer the first sentence and would also change give to gives.

I would not use the second sentence (without an article).
Using the is possible, but as I said, I'd prefer a for your sentence.

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