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tanguatlay
 
Reply Mon 23 Jun, 2008 10:28 pm
The winner of tonight's talent contest will be decided by a clapometer.

Is 'a' needed?

Many thanks.
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roger
 
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Reply Mon 23 Jun, 2008 10:39 pm
Either way.
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tanguatlay
 
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Reply Tue 24 Jun, 2008 02:38 am
Why, Roger, is 'clapometer' a device, and therefore a countable noun.

Many thanks.
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McTag
 
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Reply Tue 24 Jun, 2008 02:47 am
I agree with Roger.

Similar examples:

The appointment will be decided by secret ballot
The depth was measured by echo-sounder
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JTT
 
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Reply Wed 25 Jun, 2008 06:17 pm
Re: Is 'a' needed?
tanguatlay wrote:
The winner of tonight's talent contest will be decided by a clapometer.

Is 'a' needed?

Many thanks.


I agree with R & M.

by a clapometer. - with the device

by clapometer. - by the process
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