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Rh (d) When the indefinite noun after the verb “to be” in English is qualified by an adjective, the verb or  may be used according to the idea we wish to convey. If we wish to express a “condition sentence” (i.e., one which has reference to the state or condition of the subject at the time in question), we use ; otherwise we employ, e.g.,

(e) When the verb is employed in such sentences there is a choice of two constructions. In the second construction (as given in the examples below), we emphasise the adjective, by making it the prominent idea of the sentence. The definite article must be used in the second construction.