I would like to know if there is a rule regarding this phrase:
Some kind of...
On one hand we have an article (a but we can also have an):
- Some Kind of a Nut
- Some kind of a drug
- Some kind of a conspiracy
On the other we have:
- Some kind of screwball exercise
- Some kind of union
- Some kind of relationship
There are over 14000 hits on COCA without the article, and just around 2000 for when the article is used. What is the rule for using an article in this case?
Thank you!
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