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"A remarkable achievement" In this phrase Is "achievement" a countable noun?
Aug 16, 2022 3:50 PM
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Yes. We could, for example, say "Edison's most famous achievement was the development of the light bulb, but he had many other achievements as well. Another of his achievements was the development of the phonograph. Some his biggest achievement was anot ny single invention, but the creation of the industrial research laboratory."
August 16, 2022
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Yes, it is countable in this phrase. An achievement is something that we achieve (have achieved, will achieve, etc.). The article "a" (not "an") is used since the *next* word ("remarkable", not "achievement") begins in a consonant sound.
August 16, 2022
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It's an achievement I believe
August 16, 2022
Yes it is. If "achievement" is used to express a thing that sb has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill, then it's a countable noun.
August 17, 2022
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