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worksmart
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 Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 4:21 am Post subject: Do I need to use "a" again? |
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I saw this from a book.
She is wearing a shirt and a skirt.
Can I say "she is wearing a shirt and skirt" since a is used already?
How about this one, I brought a flashlight and a lamp with me.
Can I just say I brought a flashlight and lamp with me?
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Mister Micawber
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In short lists, the article (if it is the same) need not be repeated.
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