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66 sats \ 4 replies \ @billytheked 29 Oct \ on: Stacker Saloon
@cryotosensei
Here's one for your students.
why do some English nouns not need a article? For example,
  • I'm going to the school now.
  • I go to the church on Sundays
But for similar nouns we need it:
  • I am going to the gym now.
  • I go to the temple on Fridays.
Is it just because English is stupid??
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213 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 29 Oct
I think that's the answer to most questions about English and also why English is so cool.
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53 sats \ 0 replies \ @Scoresby 29 Oct
came here to say this, but probably not as eloquently.
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110 sats \ 0 replies \ @SimpleStacker 19h
I noticed Elon Musk likes to drop unnecessary articles, and it's still eminently understandable.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 7h
Erm not proud of admitting this, but on days when I am exhausted and exasperated with the kids, this is what I typically say:
when I was your age, my teacher asked me to memorise this, and now it’s your turn. And next time, you will get your children to memorise too!
the sooner you accept this fact, the happier you will be
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