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fw
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 Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:56 am Post subject: A or without A?(2) |
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Hello everyone.
The following is a translation from Japanese. I think there should be the article �a� before the word �triangle.� What do you think?
Seen from this side, the building is the shape of triangle.
Best regards,
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Lorikeet
Joined: 08 Oct 2005
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I agree. I would probably say, "The building is in the shape of a triangle." (Notice the "in," and don't ask me why it's there. Maybe someone else will know!  .) |
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kurisuti
Joined: 26 Jan 2005
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Location: USA
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Yes, the sentence should say
"Seen from this side, the building is (in) the shape of a triangle."
The word 'in" is not necessary, but it helps clarify ^^ |
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