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why is an article "a", but not "the"?



 
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why is an article "a", but not "the"? #1 (permalink) Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:43 am   why is an article "a", but not "the"?		  
English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #98 "Articles in English Grammar", question 6

Do you want to watch ......... movie with me tonight?

(a) a
(b) an
(c) the

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #98 "Articles in English Grammar", answer 6

Do you want to watch a movie with me tonight?

Correct answer: (a) a

Your answer was: incorrect
Do you want to watch the movie with me tonight?
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why"a" but"the"?

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why is an article "a", but not "the"? #2 (permalink) Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:07 am   why is an article "a", but not "the"?		  
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Well, actually both are OK, Huong, but we are expected to read the question as a first mention of the movie. I will ask the question writer about changing it, thank you.
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