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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.
  • I will make dinner on the nights your mother lectures.
  • Tonight I will make dinner for you.
  • I will make you dinner at home.
  • I will make you dinner, and I've got this incredible bottle of barolo.
  • I will make you some dinner, how does that sound?
  • I forgot people still make dinner.
  • Helped Jenny make dinner. Overcooked the spaghetti.
  • Juanita's helping me make dinner.
  • She'd have to make dinner for the kids.
  • I'm going to make dinner for my family.
  • You settle in, and then we'll make dinner.
  • And you can't make dinner.
  • First a nice bath, then I'll make dinner.
  • I always used to make dinner for you.
  • Mom's job is to make dinner.
  • Come and help me make dinner.
  • There's no way I can make dinner with Kira tonight.
  • I was thinking I might come home early and make dinner tonight.
  • I have to go home and make dinner.
  • Client wants to see sunrise can't make dinner again.

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.

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  • Oct 8, 2014 ... No fun. And I need to try freezer meal cooking! Here and there I will make a dinner to freeze, but never 10! That would be such a time saver. :).
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