the book on the table is mine. vs a book on the table is mine.

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings. 'The book on the table is mine.' refers to a specific book that is on the table, while 'A book on the table is mine.' refers to any book that is on the table. The choice between them depends on whether you are talking about a specific book or any book in general.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 12989 views

the book on the table is mine.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific book that is on the table and indicating that it belongs to the speaker.

Examples:

The book on the table is mine, so please don't touch it.

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Put the book on the table when you're done with it.
He put the book on the table.
And you leave the Book on the table with the flowers.
Because, well... there's a book on the table.
Box of tissues on the table is a nice touch.
The thinking behind the draft on the table is not short-termist or experimental.
The cat on the table is sleeping.
Look, we'll put our books on the table, no talking.
Leave them books on the table and I'll be sure he gets them.
There's a book on the table, called Criminal Law of New York.
And the homemade bread on the table is made by Poppy's own fair hand.
The offer on the table is 12 years to life to a plea of manslaughter.
The question on the table is not who, but where.
The proposal now on the table is intended to remedy both of the shortcomings discussed above.
The only thing I'm asking you guys to leave on the table is what's right.
We cannot base our efforts to protect the climate on hiding pollution away for future proposal on the table is even based on a non-existent technology.
I also regret that the compromise on the table is not more ambitious in increasing the level of coverage.
The other document on the table is the GSM Directive.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the proposal currently on the table is to be welcomed.
What is currently on the table is not sufficient overall to achieve the two degree target.

Alternatives:

This book on the table is mine.

a book on the table is mine.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to any book that is on the table and indicating that it belongs to the speaker.

Examples:

A book on the table is mine, but I can't remember which one.

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Because, well... there's a book on the table.
There's a book on the table, called Criminal Law of New York.
Box of tissues on the table is a nice touch.
The thinking behind the draft on the table is not short-termist or experimental.
The cat on the table is sleeping.
Look, we'll put our books on the table, no talking.
Leave them books on the table and I'll be sure he gets them.
Put the book on the table when you're done with it.
He put the book on the table.
And the homemade bread on the table is made by Poppy's own fair hand.
The offer on the table is 12 years to life to a plea of manslaughter.
The question on the table is not who, but where.
The proposal now on the table is intended to remedy both of the shortcomings discussed above.
The only thing I'm asking you guys to leave on the table is what's right.
We cannot base our efforts to protect the climate on hiding pollution away for future proposal on the table is even based on a non-existent technology.
I also regret that the compromise on the table is not more ambitious in increasing the level of coverage.
The other document on the table is the GSM Directive.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the proposal currently on the table is to be welcomed.
What is currently on the table is not sufficient overall to achieve the two degree target.
From the Commission's point of view, the package now on the table is balanced both in terms of policy and content.

Alternatives:

Any book on the table is mine.

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the book on the table is mine. vs a book on the table is mine.