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Inglese (Stati Uniti)
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Finlandese
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Inglese (Regno Unito)
Domande Inglese (Stati Uniti)
Why article 'a' is used in this sentence: "personal income is generally taxed at A rate of 10%"? The rate is defined - it's 10%. It must be 'the', don't you think?
Why article 'a' is used in this sentence: "personal income is generally taxed at A rate of 10%"? The rate is defined - it's 10%. It must be 'the', don't you think?
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- Inglese (Stati Uniti)
Hmm, you're right. That is a weird example. Saying "a rate" sounds really natural to me, though, in this case.
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