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i will make dinner vs i will make a dinner

The correct choice is 'I will make dinner.' The use of the article 'a' before 'dinner' is incorrect in this sentence. 'Dinner' is a non-count noun and doesn't require an article in most cases.
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i will make dinner

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the action of preparing a meal in the evening. 'Dinner' is a non-count noun, so it doesn't require an article.

Examples:

  • I will make dinner for us tonight.
  • She usually makes dinner for her family.
  • Who will make dinner tomorrow?
  • He made dinner for his friends last night.
  • They are making dinner together.
  • Mar 26, 2020 ... Once I finish cleaning, I will make dinner. Which one is correct? Once I have finished cleaning it ...
  • Jun 26, 2019 ... I will make dinner when I get home. I'll call you as soon as I can. I would make dinner ...
  • Instead, offer something concrete that you know you can do: “I will make dinner Wednesday if that day works. Do you like lasagna or chicken soup?” Or, if I ...
  • I will make dinner if I am feeling okay. I will come to your game if I am feeling okay. I am feeling okay.” The fatigue alone is ...
  • Jan 11, 2024 ... And I will make dinner for myself, Michael, and Roland. I will not make you (the reader) anything tomorrow (unless you are Michael or Roland) ...
  • Oct 12, 2022 ... I get to exercise… · I want to go to bed by 9:45… · I will make dinner… These alternative phrases remind you of the privilege and ...
  • Jan 6, 2012 ... Well, if no one else is going to help - I will make dinner. Strangely enough it seems to me to be more natural to include the definite ...
  • JD and I will make dinner (okay, I'm just the official taste tester most nights), I'll read, or watch television. One of my favorite shows is Modern Family ...
  • Oct 21, 2021 ... A little meal prep goes a long way. If I know I won't have the time in the evening, sometimes I will make dinner earlier in the day. Something ...
  • Dec 8, 2002 ... Basicly, Becky and I will make dinner and we'll sit around and hang out. Maybe play a game or watch a movie or anything else that catches ...

Alternatives:

  • I will cook dinner
  • I will prepare dinner
  • I will make a meal
  • I will make food
  • I will make something to eat

i will make a dinner

This phrase is incorrect. 'Dinner' is a non-count noun and doesn't require an article.

  • Jun 18, 2024 ... I will make a dinner reservation nearby for anyone interested in staying a little longer. I will set up a zoom for 5:30pm so we can have a ...
  • Sep 6, 2016 ... I will make a dinner of two servings from frozen vegetables and a grain or something similar. Switching between rice, quinoa, beans, pasta ...
  • Mar 16, 2013 ... p.s. Leave a comment with your favorite ethnic cuisine and I will make a dinner and post recipes with foods from those regions! Greek ...
  • Dec 24, 2018 ... We will use cloth napkins and I will make a dinner of love and care, a dinner of tradition and lots of butter. For some of us, these are the ...
  • Mar 27, 2013 ... p.s. Leave a comment with your favorite ethnic cuisine and I will make a dinner and post recipes with foods from those regions! Greek ...
  • Jan 26, 2023 ... I will make a dinner—Saoufa atboukh el a'chaa' سوف اطبخ العشاء. I will watch a movie—Saoufa oushaheedou feelmann سوف أشاهد فيلمًا. I am going ...
  • Sep 23, 2015 ... I will make a dinner reservation at the Cafe unless you recommend the restaurant. Here's the website. Thank you very much. http://www.malibu ...
  • Feb 23, 2013 ... Happy Love Day!! Happy Valentine's Day!! We are low key around here. The kids have parties at school but I will make a dinner with a treat for ...
  • Oct 25, 2024 ... Friday. I have a lot of sweet potatoes and also quite a few baby white potatoes from my Hungry Harvest box so I think I will make a dinner ...
  • I have an idea that at some point I will make a dinner where all dishes contain whisky in some way and it will not be wine, soda or any such thing being ...

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