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Why is there an article "a" before "sugary soda powder"? I thought "soda powder" is an uncountable noun.

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Rebecca

There is an article before "sugary soda powder" because she refers to one specific kind of drink being poured. "Sugary soda powder" is not the noun in this sentence, "drink" is. Since "drink" is the noun, it needs to have an article because it refers to one drink. If "soda powder" was the noun of this sentence, it wouldn't need an article. Ex: Could I have a drink, please? Ex: She put sugary soda powder into her water. Ex: He ordered a lemonade during lunch. Ex: I'm not too fond of soda powder. I would rather have iced tea instead.

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