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1.Why say “a match” rather than “match” ? Does it has any different? 2. “The regime is easily a match for them on the battlefield" Does “easily a match” means easily to defeat or even the opposition?

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The opposition has failed so far to win the support of wider sections of Syrian society, most observers believe. “The rebels haven’t proved a credible force either politically or militarily,” said Phillips. “The regime is easily a match for them on the battlefield, but crucially the Sunni merchant classes in cities like Aleppo have remained neutral.”


1.Why say “a match” rather than “match” ? Does it has any different?


2. “The regime is easily a match for them on the battlefield


Does “easily a match” means easily to defeat or even the opposition?

04:59 AM Mar 17 2012 |

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Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Yes, that’s correct!

10:58 PM Mar 20 2012 |

Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

You say “a match” in this sentence because “match” is being used as a noun. You could drop the “a” if the sentence read: The regime can easily match the opposition on the battlefield.”

10:59 PM Mar 20 2012 |