condition v.s. a condition

[lost_soul]

Hi,

Could you correct the sentences, please(esp. the use of the articles)

[Mister Micawber]

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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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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber

[lost_soul]

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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Alex

How much upchuck would a woodchuck upchuck if a woodchuck could upchuck ?

(a guy from Russia)

[Mister Micawber]

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Not necessarily, but usually 'Yes', LS.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber