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condition v.s. a condition #1 (permalink) Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:19 am   condition v.s. a condition
 

Hi,

Could you correct the sentences, please(esp. the use of the articles)
Quote:
Your motobike is in _ showroom condition
You left your room, which is in _ terrible condition, in a terrible condition
His heart is in _ threatening condition.
He has a bad heart condition


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condition v.s. a condition #2 (permalink) Wed Jan 16, 2008 14:31 pm   condition v.s. a condition
 

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Your motorbike is in showroom condition
You left your room, which is in a terrible condition. (No article suggests that the room itself needs renovation)
His heart is in poor condition. (threatening is the wrong word)
He has a bad heart condition.
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condition v.s. a condition #3 (permalink) Wed Jan 16, 2008 15:36 pm   condition v.s. a condition
 

Hi, MM

Many thanks for your reply !

So, if I said your room is in a terrible condition, it would mean that the room needs cleaning up and
if I said your room is in terrible condition, it would mean that the room needs renovation
Am I right ?
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condition v.s. a condition #4 (permalink) Wed Jan 16, 2008 22:46 pm   condition v.s. a condition
 

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Not necessarily, but usually 'Yes', LS.
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