Explain the rule please!
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Explain the rule please!
In the sentence She is a good shape now. why should we use the article a?
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Re: Explain the rule please!
(Assuming that you are intending to refer literally to the shape of her body) essentially because 'shape' is a countable noun.
Compare the fixed expression 'be in good shape' (= be healthy/fit).
Compare the fixed expression 'be in good shape' (= be healthy/fit).