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 #2 (permalink) Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:41 am keep it in a good condition/keep it in good condition, why can't i put "a&qu |
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Hi,
Here "condition" means the STATE that smth is in,specially how good or bad it is.Although it is singular/uncountable,using "a" is not wrong.Surprise!
The house is in excellent condition.
My car is in a terrible condition.
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 Morteza
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| #3 (permalink) Tue Sep 08, 2009 20:16 pm keep it in a good condition/keep it in good condition, why can't i put "a&qu |
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| i don't get it. so when should i use "a" ? |
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| #4 (permalink) Tue Sep 08, 2009 22:01 pm keep it in a good condition/keep it in good condition, why can't i put "a&qu |
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| wait, so 'keep it in a good condition' is right too? |
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Juzwannabebetter
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| #5 (permalink) Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:11 am keep it in a good condition/keep it in good condition, why can't i put "a&qu |
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Hi,
YES. |
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Morteza
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| #6 (permalink) Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:45 am keep it in a good condition/keep it in good condition, why can't i put " |
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Hi there.
| Morteza wrote: |
Hi,
Here "condition" means the STATE that smth is in,specially how good or bad it is.Although it is singular/uncountable,using "a" is not wrong.Surprise!
The house is in excellent condition.
My car is in a terrible condition.
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I couldn't agree more. morteza is right. thanks for being helpful. I hope this comment had been helpful in answering your questions.
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