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Help the hopeful romantic fix their slightly unhinged dating app bio by choosing the correct articles.
Hi there! I'm an adventurous soul who loves spending time in _________________________ nature. On weekends, though, my favorite hobby is staying in _________________________ bed until noon. I'm looking for a partner who works hard but doesn't take _________________________ work too seriously. If you enjoy eating pizza and watching _________________________ romantic comedies, swipe right!
Hi there! I'm an adventurous soul who loves spending time in (no article) nature. On weekends, though, my favorite hobby is staying in (no article) bed until noon. I'm looking for a partner who works hard but doesn't take (no article) work too seriously. If you enjoy eating pizza and watching (no article) romantic comedies, swipe right!
Why this matters for Romance language speakers:
- Nature: In English, "nature" (the physical world) takes zero article, unlike la naturaleza / la nature.
- Institutions/Locations: We say "in bed," "at work," or "at school" without an article when referring to the primary purpose of these places. Romance languages typically use articles here (en la cama, au travail).
- General Plurals: "Romantic comedies" is a general plural noun, so it takes zero article. Romance languages would use the definite article (las comedias románticas / les comédies romantiques).