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 #2 (permalink) Fri May 14, 2010 8:52 am a, an or any? |
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| They're both correct and mean the same thing, but the first seems to have more emphasis, though. It would be perfect for insisting that you have never belonged to one. |
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| #3 (permalink) Fri May 14, 2010 9:04 am a, an or any? |
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Hey Mordant!
I knew it was correct and hoped to see such an answer :)) Thanks! |
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| #4 (permalink) Fri May 14, 2010 19:27 pm a, an or any? |
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| So what does it mean when using a political party? |
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| #5 (permalink) Sat May 15, 2010 0:15 am a, an or any? |
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"I have been a member of a political party."
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| #6 (permalink) Sun May 16, 2010 18:18 pm a, an or any? |
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I do not understand why they told you that first one is not correct, it just has different meaning, when we use "any" we have to put it into "negative" sentences.
I think they both are OK. |
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| #7 (permalink) Sun May 16, 2010 19:30 pm a, an or any? |
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| Of course neither is incorrect. The 1st might indicate that I've not attended any of political parties, while the 2nd indicates that I've not attended any SINGLE political party. |
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| #8 (permalink) Mon May 17, 2010 4:12 am a, an or any? |
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Hi BS
You really should restrict yourself to asking questions.
Your last post suggests that you have no idea what a 'political party' even is. If you'd like to find out, I would suggest using www.onelook.com.
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| #9 (permalink) Mon May 24, 2010 14:38 pm a, an or any? |
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| Of course neither is incorrect. The 1st might indicate that I've not attended any of political parties, while the 2nd indicates that I've not attended any SINGLE political party. |
You cannot attend a political party. You can join a party, be a card carrying member of one
You can attend a meeting (be in attendance, or present)
That said, both sentences above mean the exact same thing
And I don't care for hair-splitting because it would only confuse students.
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| #10 (permalink) Mon May 24, 2010 15:32 pm a, an or any? |
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| I found the idea of attending a political party amusing. lol |
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| #11 (permalink) Mon May 24, 2010 16:30 pm a, an or any? |
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I believe Beeesneees is right.
Hi Yankee,
Thanks.
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