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definite/indefinite articles

From:Michael David Martin <mdmartin@...>
Date:Monday, March 31, 2003, 3:09
Hello,
    I've got a basic question regarding the definite and indefinite articles
('the' 'a') - are they really necessary? Is there any reason to have them?
How about having the definite article but not the indefinite article? I was
just wondering if there was a reason that a language should have them.

Hope this question isn't too simple, but I am a novice to conlanging. Thanks
for your answers.

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Michael David Martin, Master Mason
Temecula/Catalina Island Lodge #524
Free & Accepted Masons of California

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