this kind of a response vs this kind of response

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'This kind of response' is more commonly used and considered more natural in English. On the other hand, 'this kind of a response' is also grammatically correct but may sound a bit more formal or less common in everyday language.

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this kind of a response

The phrase is grammatically correct but may sound a bit more formal or less common in everyday language.

This phrase can be used when you want to emphasize a specific response among others of the same kind. It is grammatically correct but may sound slightly more formal.

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Apr 13, 2011 ... thanks :) I wasn't expecting this kind of a response when i got curious about a 'harddisk' with 2 giant nut-bolts in the case. – Rohan Monga.
Jun 17, 2022 ... While I was incredibly fortunate to have gotten this kind of a response, I know that not everyone has a situation like this. That is why ...
Oct 1, 2020 ... What considerations do policymakers have to bear in mind when designing this kind of a response? Most governments have limited resources and ...
Mar 6, 2019 ... If I have this kind of a response from the PWM output for me it's Ok!.... but I don't know how to do it. Do you have some idea? Grumpy_Mike ...
Dec 31, 2010 ... I never expected this kind of a response...Thank you all! The stove is vented as follows: T out of the stove straight up the wall 4 feet ...
Sep 30, 2021 ... ... this kind of a response is totally unacceptable when people have purchased a product that is not working as advertised. And telling people ...
Oct 14, 2014 ... MWF is usually bad, but I'm free most times TTH. Claus. Writing this kind of a response will take me all of 2 minutes, and I'll likely do it ...

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a response of this kind
this type of response

this kind of response

The phrase is commonly used and considered more natural in English.

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express the idea of a specific type of response. It is widely used in everyday language.

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Why am I getting this kind of response for my password in ubuntu 18.04 · Ask Question. Asked 4 years, 10 months ago. Modified 4 years, 10 months ago.
I know this kind of response is a bit skeptical. You needed to be mindful of what it would sound like. What if I changed the statement you've highlighted to ...
Aug 20, 2023 ... I genuinely can't stand this kind of response to someone who doesn't like the same TV show you like. "Oh, this insanely experimental show is ...
Jun 14, 2018 ... senthoor (Customer) asked a question. May 31, 2018 at 1:03 PM. How to convert this kind of response. response.png. In end of the private flow ...
May 13, 2023 ... r/Bumble - What do you think with this kind of response I made? POV of a woman in her early 30s and been in this app for quite a while now. I'm ...
I notice this kind of response anytime I say something that goes against the faith of the OLPC believers. If you feel something I said is factually ...
Mar 9, 2020 ... ... this kind of response? Be careful what you say online - When you talk like this, you become part of the problem and create silence. You ...

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