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English Questions...?
Hi,
I have some (probably very basic) questions about English phrases. Someone care to help?
1. Which is correct to say:
I am Japanese currently living in the UK.
or
I am a Japanese currently living in the UK.
2. What's the difference between:
the UK / in the UK
and
UK / in UK
I mean, when do you add the article "the", and when do you not?
Thank you in advance.
3 Answers
- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
I am Japanese currently living in the UK. (correct) <--- What you say
or
I am a Japanese person currently living in the UK. (added "person") <--- Usually written
and
the UK (if you are talking about the United Kingdom, eg: The UK consists of 4 contries.)
in the UK (indicates a location. eg: I live in the UK)
UK (United Kingdom, usually used for documents/ passports)
in UK (can't say it, it should be in the UK)
- 7 years ago
Hello LOCH NESS MONSTER! :)
Just saw your interesting profile pic. Did you know that it was actually televised in Japan TV what could have been the source of that "image" in your profile? :) It was shown to be a "trunk of the elephant" above the water, his body/head underneath.... You can search it on the net. Good day!
- 8 years ago
Number 1 is correct.
Also, us British people may say things you don't understand. Example; Alright me lover?
Bristolians will say that all the time!
