Presidential candidates say "If I were elected president" but why don't they add an article in the sentence? Shouldn't it be "If I were elected a president"? After all, we do add articles in sentences like "When I become a mother" and "While I was a captain." Could someone explain?
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I think your question is answered here: Omission of "the" in "elected him president" and "made captain" – herisson Aug 23 '16 at 22:28
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1You wouldn't use the indefinite article - 'a' - that's for sure, because the candidates are talking about the specific president not any old presidential job. – BladorthinTheGrey Aug 23 '16 at 22:30