“a loved one” or “loved one”? – Which is correct? Is the article necessary?
Hi friends,
Out of the two options given below, which is the correct? “a loved one” or “loved one”?
1. You will not learn the seriousness of this virus until you lose a loved one.
2. You will not learn the seriousness of this virus until you lose loved one.
Thanks in advance,
Niwantha
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Answers · 9
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Hello!
#1 is correct as "a" means you are referring to the noun or thing (in this case "loved one") in the singular form.
#2 would be correct without the "a" if "loved one" was actually in the plural form - "loved ones".
I hope this helps!
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Thanks all!
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#1 is best. I would also say "someone you love".
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1. would be correct. it is singular and needs an article.
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"your beloved one" is very formal. I am a native English speaker and I would never say that.
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